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What are the treatments for acoustic neuroma?
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ACOUSTIC NEUROMA: An acoustic neuroma is a non-malignant, slow-growing tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. Surgical removal or radiation therapy are the main treatments.
Answered 1/14/2019
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See neurotologist: Acoustic neuromas are benign rumors that may be trusted with observation, surgery or radiation depending on patients age, size of tumor and amount of hearing present in affected ear.
Answered 5/3/2015
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