Vestibular Schwannoma Flashcards

1
Q

is this common

A

no

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2
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what form of hearing loss is seen

A

sensorineural

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3
Q

when is this always checked for

A

asymmetrical hearing loss

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4
Q

what is this

A

benign tumour arising in internal auditory meatus in 8th nerve sheath

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5
Q

how does the patient present

A

hearing loss, tinnitus and imbalance

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6
Q

how is this diagnosed

A

MRI

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7
Q

does this cause vertigo

A

unlikely as slow growing

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