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Conditions›Neoplasms›Benign tumor›Acoustic neuroma

Acoustic neuroma

A benign tumor that develops on a nerve in the ear that connects the inner ear to the brain. It affects balance and hearing.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Is a type of:Benign tumor, Neuroma
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

Rare

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Baby0-2Rare
Preteen6-13
Teenager14-18
Young adult19-40
Middle-aged adult41-60
Body locations

Ear, Head

Symptoms

Ringing in ears
Spinning sensation
Headache
Balance problems
Nystagmus
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Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Tests

Hearing test

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How do we know that we have acoustic neuromas?
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Acoustic neuroma testing?
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Is acoustic neuroma painful?
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