Acoustic Neuroma

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Disease overview

Benign growth that compresses cranial nerve VIII

Common symptoms

Hearing losstinnitusfullness of affected eardizziness and vertigofacial weakness or paralysis possible [ ]

When to suspect

  • Recommendation 1

    X-ray, MRI, or CT are standard

  • Recommendation 2

    electronystagmography or BAER test may be indicated

How to test

  • Recommendation 1

    X-ray, MRI, or CT are standard

  • Recommendation 2

    electronystagmography or BAER test may be indicated

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Treatment

  • Recommendation 1

    Observation, surgical removal (microsurgery or excision), radiation therapy or radiosurgery

Primary care

  • Recommendation 1

    Observation then symptom specific and/or treatment

Further support

  • Recommendation 1

    The acoustic neuroma association . Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.

Clinical trials

Clinical Trials

Sources

No data available

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