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A member asked:
How often is sshl caused by a malignant tumor, or brain tumor? on prednsione for sshl (no vertigo), and wondering if i need an mri??
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Not often.: Only 10-15 % of patients with SSHL have an identifiable cause. A CT or MRI would probably be reasonable as part of the work up. Use this helpful resource: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/pages/sudden.aspx
Answered 7/23/2014
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Ask an ENT: Unilateral hearing loss that is due to nerve damage can certainly be caused by a tumor; particularly acoustic neuroma. MRI is the study of choice. However, there may be other factors that indicate a different cause for the hearing loss. This is a good question to ask an ENT (otolaryngologist).
Answered 3/26/2020
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