Acoustic Neuroma Flashcards
1
Q
Another name for it
What is it?
Associated with ….?
A
Vestibular Schwannoma
Benign tumour of CN8 schwann cells
Neurofibromatosis type 2
2
Q
Symptoms - 2
What cranial nerves are at risk of compression?
A
Progressive ipsilateral tinnitus +/- sensorineural hearing loss (due to cochlear nerve compression)
Cranial nerves - 5, 6, 7
3
Q
Test - 1
A
MRI - FOR ALL THOSE WITH UNILATERAL TINNITUS/DEAFNESS
4
Q
Management
A
Slow growing so can be monitored with annual MRI
Radiosurgery
Surgery but prolonged for as long as possible
