Acoustic Neuroma ☺️ Flashcards
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Presentation
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Tumour compressing cranial nerves at CPA
VIII affected => sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo
V affected => Absent corneal reflex
VII affected => Facial palsy
Bilateral in neurofibromatosis 2
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Q
Investigations
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URGENT ENT REFERRAL
MRI of CPA
Audiometry
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Management
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Watch and wait - slow and benign tumour
Surgical or radiotherapy
