Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma) Flashcards

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Definition

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Beingn nerve tumour in internal auditory meatus or cerebello-pontine angle
-Associated with neurofibromatosis 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)

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Investigations

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Audiology - sensorineural hearing loss

MRI

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Managment

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Microsurgery to remove tumour

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