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Auditory tumor, also called an acoustic neuroma, is a type of mass (tumor) from the auditory cells in the ear. Symptoms can include dizziness, loss of balance, hearing loss, a sensation of ringing in one's ears, and ear pain or pressure.

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35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Ear disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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