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How is acoustic neuroma treated?

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Surgery: Although the actual choice of surgical approach is dependent upon different factors, acoustic neuromas are expanding tumors next to the brainstem. Besides hearing loss, such tumors cause a variety of bad things including death.

Answered 12/17/2014

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Several ways: Acoustic neuromas may be treated by observation, surgery, or radiation. The choice of treatment is based on the size of tumor, the presenting symptoms and the age of the patient.

Answered 5/6/2016

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Surgery or radiation: All can be treated by surgical resection or removal. Small and medium ones can be treated with radiation, typically "stereotactic radiosurgery" or gammaknife. Small ones can also be safely observed and not treated, but you should always follow your ents instructions on how frequently to obtain mris to check for growth (typically once every 6-12 months).

Answered 10/4/2013

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Surgery/Radiation: There are three main courses of treatment for acoustic neuroma: Observation Surgery Radiation therapy For more info: http://www.webmd.com/brain/acoustic-neuroma-causes-symptoms-treatments#2

Answered 10/7/2016

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