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Can you tell me more about an acoustic neuroma (benign brain tumor)?
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Acoustic neuroma: Also known as schwannoma. It is benign and usually unilateral. Hearing loss is the common initial symptom. A diagnosis of neurofibromatosis 2 (nf2), however, is very likely or should be considered if it is bilateral or if unilateral but at age.
Answered 9/26/2016
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