Vestibular Schwannoma Flashcards

1
Q

what is it?

A

rare benign tumour of VII nerve sheath

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how do they present?

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unlikely to cause vertigo because they are slow growing
causes progressive imbalance and hearing loss with tinnitus
often diagnosed in people with asymmetric hearing loss

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how is it diagnosed?

A

MRI scan

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