Question 1

does an mri with contrast always detect acoustic neuroma?

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Yes: An MRI of the posterior fossa and internal auditory canals with and without contrast (gadolinium) can easily detect the majority of worrisome acoustic neuromas.

Question 2

does an mri with contrast find an acoustic neuroma ?

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Yes: Mri with gadolinium is very sensitive in evaluation for acoustic neuroma and is the study of choice.

Question 3

would an mri no contrast detect acoustic neuroma?

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The Gold Standard: If there is a clinical need to exclude an acoustic neuroma, the best approach is MRI.  If you have misgivings, suggest you discuss in detail with a neuroradiologist regarding specifics

Question 4

can having a regular routine mri of the head with contrast show an acoustic neuroma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: if they know beforehand to look for it then they can narrow the scan to that area  but overall they should be able to see it but a reminder beforehand definitely will help them look for it

Question 5

my recent mri showed a 10mm ovoid cyst in the left basal ganglia - should i be concerned?  i also have a 4mm acoustic neuroma on the right side.

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Careful followup: You have two areas uncovered.  The acoustic neuroma is the bigger issue, and needs to be carefully monitored and watched.  If it gets bigger, it will require excision.  Unclear why you have the cyst, but could represent a remote issue of no current consequence, but this too should be followed.  Best to see an experienced neurosurgeon and set up plan of action.

Question 6

would a brain mri detect an acoustic neuroma? i have nf1. but have some on the symptoms of an acoustic neuroma. mri was normal.

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Yes: Coronal projections usually are part of MR brain examination. These would show acoustic neuroma well.

Question 7

minor hearing loss, occasional dizziness and constant tinnitus.. but i'm only 21. i'm having an mri. is an acoustic neuroma possible at my age?

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Rare: Your doctor is doing the right thing by getting the mri. "sounds" like you've already had a hearing test, which is really necessary too.  You are very young to have this, unless you have neurofibromatosis- which you would likely know if you did. I've never seen it in someone as young as you.

Question 8

i had an mri of the skull base and brain before i got tinnitus... december 2020. would that mri, if reviewed now, show or have shown/picked up if i have/had an acoustic neuroma? i have the scans?

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Additional input: Since it does appear that you are concerned about prior and future issues, may I recommend contacting our paid site, and scheduling a virtual consultation to review your situation and scans.  This might put all of these issues into an updated perspectivel

Question 9

i recently had an mri for a possible acoustic neuroma.  i have not received the results, but my ent has them, and wants me to go for ct why?

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Ask ordering Doc: CT shows bone detail much better than MRI, so they are complementary modalities. The MRI results must be interpreted between your doc and the radiologist. Your ENT should explain why he wants the CT as a list of dx. possibilities from the MRI exists. You should know it before having the CT, just because there is x ray exposure and slight contrast risk to the CT but CT is often warranted for a dx.

Question 10

hi! i had an mri. internal auditory canals symmetric w/o focal widening or erosion. no enhancing masses are seen in the canals or cerebellar pontine angle cisterns. cranial nerves 7 &8 well demonstrated in canals. does this rule out acoustic neuroma?

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Reassuring: The MRI was read as not showing any signs of acoustic neuroma.  Since you seem skeptical, have the radiologist show you the films and explain the findings, as this could indeed be very reassuring.

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Would an mri no contrast detect acoustic neuroma?

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Can having a regular routine mri of the head with contrast show an acoustic neuroma?

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My recent mri showed a 10mm ovoid cyst in the left basal ganglia - should i be concerned? i also have a 4mm acoustic neuroma on the right side.

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Would a brain mri detect an acoustic neuroma? i have nf1. but have some on the symptoms of an acoustic neuroma. mri was normal.

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Minor hearing loss, occasional dizziness and constant tinnitus.. but i'm only 21. i'm having an mri. is an acoustic neuroma possible at my age?

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I had an mri of the skull base and brain before i got tinnitus... december 2020. would that mri, if reviewed now, show or have shown/picked up if i have/had an acoustic neuroma? i have the scans?

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I recently had an mri for a possible acoustic neuroma. i have not received the results, but my ent has them, and wants me to go for ct why?

A member asked:

Hi! i had an mri. internal auditory canals symmetric w/o focal widening or erosion. no enhancing masses are seen in the canals or cerebellar pontine angle cisterns. cranial nerves 7 &8 well demonstrated in canals. does this rule out acoustic neuroma?

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