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| Disease found: | Acoustic Neuroma |
| Current as of: | October 8, 2024 |
| Disease Overview: | Benign growth that compresses cranial nerve VIII [more info] |
| Signs and Symptoms: | Hearing loss, tinnitus, fullness of affected ear, dizziness and vertigo; facial weakness or paralysis possible [more info] |
| Diagnosis: | X-ray, MRI, or CT are standard; electronystagmography or BAER test may be indicated [more info] |
| Treatment: | Observation, surgical removal (microsurgery or excision), radiation therapy or radiosurgery [more info] |
| Clinical Management: | Observation then symptom specific and/or treatment [more info] |
| Referral: | The acoustic neuroma association [more info]. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health. |
| Clinical Trials: | 23 with some active recruiting [more info] |