acoustic neuroma Flashcards
1
Q
where do acoustic neuroma/acoustic schwannomas occur
A
cerebellopontine angle
2
Q
presentation of acoustic neuroma
A
unilateral sensiorneural hearing loss
unilateral tinnitus
dizziness or imbalance
fullness
can also be with facial nerve palsy
3
Q
investigations for acoustic neuroma
A
audiometry
MRI or CT
4
Q
management of acoustic neuroma
A
conservative if not bad
surgery - partial or total removal
radiotherapy
