Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma) Flashcards
1
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Definition
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Beingn nerve tumour in internal auditory meatus or cerebello-pontine angle
-Associated with neurofibromatosis 2
2
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Clinical Features
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Progressive hearing loss
Asymmetrical hearing loss
Impaired facial sensation
Balance poblems (no other expanation)
3
Q
Investigations
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Audiology - sensorineural hearing loss
MRI
4
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Managment
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Microsurgery to remove tumour