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Acoustic neuroma

Acoustic neuroma

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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 reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Benign tumor • Neuroma

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Middle-aged adult
41-60

Body locations

Ear, Head

Symptoms

Ringing in ears
Spinning sensation
Headache
Balance problems
Nystagmus
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Other treatments

Watchful waiting
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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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How is acoustic neuroma treated?

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What are the symptoms of Acoustic neuroma?

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Can you tell me about an acoustic neuroma?

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What sort of problem is an acoustic neuroma?

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A 28-year old male asked:

What cause balance problem except acoustic neuroma?

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Is nf1 or nf2 associated with unilateral acoustic neuromas?

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What is the definition or description of: acoustic neuroma?

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What are the complications associated with acoustic neuroma?

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Could acoustic neuroma located in both side (left & right) ?

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My brother has developed acoustic neuroma. What is it exactly?

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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes acoustic neuromas?

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How will having acoustic neuroma affect my child's long-term health?

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I've developed acoustic neuroma. What should I be watching out for in the future?

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How long does it take for an acoustic neuroma or for symptoms of an acoustic neuroma to develop?

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Acoustic Neuroma regrowth. I had a 3.5cm Acoustic Neuroma removed 3 years ago by Translab. Wondering what chances of regrowth are.

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How do doctors diagnose acoustic neuroma?

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If acoustic neuroma not treated, will it grow bigger and bigger and shows itself on the skin/upper skin?

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What is the treatment for acoustic neuroma?

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What are the treatments for acoustic neuroma?

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Would an MRI no contrast detect acoustic neuroma?

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Does an MRI with contrast find an acoustic neuroma ?

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Does an MRI with contrast always detect acoustic neuroma?

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My doc says i've got acoustic neuroma. What does this mean?

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Which treatment works the best and fastest for acoustic neuroma?

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A 44-year old asked:

If an acoustic neuroma comes back, does that mean its a cancer?

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What is the best diet to go on after an acoustic neuroma tumor operation?

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A 28-year old male asked:

What kind of numbness casued by acoustic neuroma ? Feels nothing when being pinched? Is is all over the face?

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