Acoustic Neuroma Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
benign tumour of schwann cells surrounding the auditory nerve (vestiubulocochlear nerves)
2
Q
occur at the
A
cerebellopontine angle
3
Q
typical presentation
A
40-60yrs with gradual onset
- unilateral SN hearing loss
- unilateral tinnitus
- dizzy, imbalance
4
Q
unilateral or bilateral
A
unilateral mostly
if bilateral - neurofibromatosis 2
5
Q
can be assoc with
A
facial nerve palsy
6
Q
Ix
A
audiometry
brain MRI or CT
7
Q
Mx options
A
conservative - monitoring
surgical removal
radiotherapy
8
Q
risks assoc with treatment
A
vestibulocochlear nerve injury
facial nerve injury
