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Acoustic Neuroma
Alternate Names : Angle Tumor, Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor, Tumor - Acoustic, Vestibular Schwannoma
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Acoustic Neuroma Complications
- Brain surgery results in complete removal of the tumor in greater than 95% of cases with a less than 1% mortality.
- About 95% of patients with small tumors will have no permanent facial paralysis following surgery. However, roughly two-thirds of patients with large tumors will have some permanent facial weakness following surgery.
- Approximately one half of patients with small tumors will retain useful hearing in the affected ear following surgery.
- There may be delayed radiation effects following radiosurgery, including nerve damage, loss of hearing, and facial paralysis.
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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• Definition
• Acoustic Neuroma Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Acoustic Neuroma Symptoms & Signs
• Acoustic Neuroma Diagnosis & Tests
• Acoustic Neuroma Treatment
• Acoustic Neuroma Prognosis
• Acoustic Neuroma Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Increased Intracranial Pressure
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• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• Audiology
• Caloric Stimulation
• Cranial CT Scan
• Electronystagmography
• MRI of the Head
Other Topics
• Aggravated By
• Benign
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Drooling
• Ear Noises or Buzzing
• Eyes/Pupils Different Size
• Face Pain
• Facial Paralysis
• Headache
• Hearing Loss
• Muscle Function Loss
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Numbness and Tingling
• Physical Examination
• Sneezing
• Vision Problems
• Walking/Gait Abnormalities
Review Date : 5/17/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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