Question 1

acoustic neuroma surgery - any lingering auditory effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending on size of the tumour, presurgery hearing levels, including several parameters--the decision to do hearing preservation surgery--the skill of the surgeon -success rate between 40-80% has been studied.

Question 2

acoustic neuroma surgery - are there any common after effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hearing loss - very common
facial paralysis - less common
cerebrospinal fluid leak - can occur.

Question 3

acoustic neuroma surgery - does ent or a neurosurgeon do the surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Many acoustic neuromas can be treated by either an ENT or neurosurgeon.  Often we work together to provide the best possible use of each of our respective skill sets.  It may depend on the size and location of the tumor and whether or not there is hearing preservation.  It is best to work with a place that uses a team approach so that you get the best of both specialties.

Question 4

what should i do for my acoustic neuroma post surgery?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: Talk to the surgeon that removed your tumor. He or she will be most familiar with you and the pathology of your case.

Question 5

i just got a diagnosis of acoustic neuroma. is surgery a better option verses radiation when the tumour is 4 mm?

Accepted Answer

Consider observation: These tumors are typically.Slow growers.  Neither treatment is benign.  It may be valuable to follow it with MRI and treat if symptoms worsen.

Question 6

are there any treatments for an acoustic neuroma besides brain surgery?

Accepted Answer

Acoustic neuroma: Yes. Stereotactic radiosurgery is a treatment to stop the growth of acoustic neuromas. Radiosurgery is a focused beam of radiation using computer navigation to target the tumor and stop the growth. Based on the size and symptoms, small tumors with preserved hearing may be observed instead of treatment. Discuss with a team of surgeons who specialize in the treatment of acoustic neuromas.

Question 7

do people die from an acoustic neuroma?

Accepted Answer

No: Rarely do people die from acoustic neuromas.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: acoustic neuroma?

Accepted Answer

Vestibular Schwannom: Vestibular schwannoma is a benign tumor typically arising from the superior vestibular nerve in the cerebellopontine angle.  Common symptoms include hearing loss, tinnitus(ringing in the ear) and disequilibrium.  Treatment options depend on tumor size, growth, hearing status and presence of neurofibromatosis type 2.

Question 9

i've developed acoustic neuroma. what should i be watching out for in the future?

Accepted Answer

Hearing and balance: The area where this grows is small, so hearing and balance can be affected. Speak with your doctor as well as this is found on ct or MRI ususally.

Question 10

what is the treatment for acoustic neuroma?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor growing on the auditory nerve.  It is not malignant but compresses and displaces the normal nerve so gradually it will lose all function.  Surgical removal is the only remedy but carries a high risk of deafness on that side.  Sometimes this is associated with a systemic disease, neurofibromatosis which should be evaluated.

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