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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 Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very rare | ||||
| Toddler3-5 | Very rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Rare | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Rare | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Rare | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Rare | ||||
| Senior60+ | Rare |
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Ear, Head
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