Acoustic Neuroma Learning Center
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An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous (benign), often slow-growing tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. |
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Symptoms
The symptoms vary based on the size and location of the tumor. Because the tumors grow so slowly, symptoms usually st...
Causes
These tumors are thought to occur when there is a defect in a gene that normally prevents tumors from forming. The ca...
Tests
The health care provider may diagnose an acoustic neuroma based on your medical history, an examination of your nervo...
Treatments
An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous (benign), often slow-growing tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the br...
Complications
Brain surgery can completely remove the tumor in most cases; Most people with small tumors will have no permanent par...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you experience new or worsening hearing loss or vertigo (dizziness.
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