Showing results for Acoustic Neuroma
Search instead for Acoustic Neurinoma
Vestibular schwannoma
Also called: acoustic neuroma
A noncancerous tumor on the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
A vestibular schwannoma usually grows slowly or not at all. However, in a few cases, it may grow rapidly and become large enough to press against the brain and interfere with vital functions.
Pressure from the tumor can cause hearing loss, ringing in the ear, and unsteadiness.
The tumor may just require monitoring. When treatment is needed, it may include radiation or surgical removal.
Very rare: Fewer than 20,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
People also ask
What is the main cause of acoustic neuroma?
What is the survival rate of an acoustic neuroma?
What happens if an acoustic neuroma goes untreated?
Can acoustic neuroma be cured?
Acoustic neuroma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.org › ... › Diseases & Conditions
Jun 20, 2023 · An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous tumor that develops on the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain. This nerve is called ...
Acoustic neuromas, also known as vestibular schwannomas, are noncancerous tumors that grow in the ear, and that can affect hearing and balance.
Acoustic neuromas are benign (noncancerous) ear tumors on your vestibular nerve that affect your hearing and sense of balance.
Mar 6, 2017 · A vestibular schwannoma (also known as an acoustic neuroma) is a benign, slow-growing tumor that develops from the balance & hearing nerves ...
Aug 17, 2023 · Acoustic neuromas are tumors that develop from the sheath of Schwann cells. They tend to occupy the cerebellopontine angle and are usually found ...
Jun 20, 2023 · This noncancerous tumor can sometimes grow on the nerve in the head that affects hearing and balance.
Acoustic neuromas are rare, benign tumors that grow on the nerve for hearing and balance, called the vestibulocochlear nerve or the eighth cranial nerve.
Disease Overview. An acoustic neuroma, also known as a vestibular schwannoma, is a rare benign (non-cancerous) growth that develops on the eighth cranial nerve.
Acoustic neuroma is a rare noncancer tumor. It affects hearing and balance when the tumor presses on the nerves in the inner ear.