Retrocochlear Flashcards
Acoustic neuroma is
VIII nerve tumor
the site of lesion of the VIII nerve tumor
inferior part of the vestibulat branch (vestibular schwannoma)
Prevalence of acoustic neuroma
1/100,000 per year
Acoustic neuroma is common in adults who are ….
More than 30 y/o
Symptoms of acoustic neuroma
Hearing loss Tinnitus Dizziness Facial numbness Poor SRS
Causes of acoustic neuroma
Naturally occur CVA Neurofibromatosis Multiple sclerosis Hemorrhage Sylphilis Kernicterus
Diagram of acoustic neuroma
Asymmetric SNHL
OAE of acoustic neuroma
Present in both ears
Tympanogram of acoustic neuroma
Type A
ABR of acoustic neuroma
Abnormal (wave V)
But wave I is normal
Reflex decay of acoustic neuroma
> 50%
Acoustic reflex of acoustic neuroma
Absent for both ears
But present for ipsilateral non-involved ear
CAPD stands for
Central auditory processing disorder
Characteristics of CAPD patients
Normal hearing but having problem with auditory information processing
+ADHD/ dyslexic
OAE of CAPD
Normal
Reflexes of CAPD
Normal
What would WDS be if the inner hair cells are impaired?
Poor WDS