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Acoustic Neuroma
Alternate Names : Angle Tumor, Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor, Tumor - Acoustic, Vestibular Schwannoma
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Acoustic Neuroma Diagnosis & Tests
The health care provider may diagnose an acoustic neuroma based on the history, neurological examination or testing of the patient. The results of a physical examination are often unremarkable, except for the following signs:
If the tumor is large, there may additionally be signs of increased pressure on the brain (increased intracranial pressure), including the following:
The most useful (i.e., sensitive and specific) test to identify acoustic neuromas is an MRI of the head. Other useful tests used to diagnose acoustic neuroma and to differentiate it from other causes of dizziness or vertigo include:
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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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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Increased Intracranial Pressure
• Neurofibromatosis 2
• 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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