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Tinnitus and hearing loss aside - what are the signs an acoustic neuroma is becoming too big/dangerous and pushing on the brain, possibly fatal? when would it be too late to act on? can the factors that indicate it will be fatal be missed?

Q: tinnitus and hearing loss aside - what are the signs an acoustic neuroma is becoming too big/dangerous and pushing on the brain, possibly fatal? when would it be too late to act on? can the factors that indicate it will be fatal be missed?

: Not clear from your post whether you or family member have a neuroma, or if this is a theoretical question. Since there are numerous variables, this cannot be precisely answered in this forum. Recommend more information at Mayo Clinic or Johns Hopkins websites.

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Not clear from your post whether you or family member have a neuroma, or if this is a theoretical question. Since there are numerous variables, this cannot be precisely answered in this forum. Recommend more information at Mayo Clinic or Johns Hopkins websites.

Answered 10/14/2021

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A member asked:

Tinnitus and hearing loss aside - what are the signs an acoustic neuroma is becoming too big/dangerous and pushing on the brain, possibly fatal? when would it be too late to act on? can the factors that indicate it will be fatal be missed?

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