Acoustic Neuroma Symptoms

ACOUSTIC NEUROMA

DESCRIPTION

An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that develops on the balance and hearing or auditory nerves leading from your inner ear to the brain, as shown in the top image. The pressure on the nerve from the tumor may cause hearing loss and imbalance.

Symptoms –

Hearing loss

Tinnitus in the affected ear

Loss or balance

Dizziness

Facial numbness

Loss of muscle movement

Risk factors –

Loud noises

Parathyroid neuroma

Exposure to low levels of radiation

Parents with neurofibromatosis 2

Diagnosis and test –

Brain stem auditory evoked response test

E

lectronystagmography

Magnetic resonance imaging

Computerized tomography scan

Treatment –

Surgery

Radiation therapy

Supportive therapy