Acoustic Neuroma Also called: Acoustic neurilemmoma, Acoustic neurinoma, Auditory tumor, Vestibular schwannoma Summary An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that develops on the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. The tumor usually grows slowly. As it grows, it presses against the hearing and balance nerves. At first, you may have no symptoms or mild symptoms. They can include Loss of hearing on one side Ringing in ears Dizziness and balance problems The tumor can also eventually cause numbness or paralysis of the face. If it grows large enough, it can press against the brain, becoming life-threatening. Acoustic neuroma can be difficult to diagnose, because the symptoms are similar to those of middle ear problems. Ear exams, hearing tests, and scans can show if you have it. If the tumor stays small, you may only need to have it checked regularly. If you do need treatment, surgery and radiation are options. If the tumors affect both hearing nerves, it is often because of a genetic disorder called neurofibromatosis. NIH: National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Array Acoustic neuroma Stereotactic radiosurgery – discharge Stereotactic Radiosurgery – Gamma Knife Treatments and Therapies Acoustic Neuroma International Radiosurgery Support Association Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Post Treatment of Acoustic Neuroma Acoustic Neuroma Association Treatment Options Summary Acoustic Neuroma Association Start Here Acoustic Neuroma Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma) and Neurofibromatosis National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders What Is an Acoustic Neuroma Acoustic Neuroma Association Videos and Tutorials Acoustic Neuroma Educational Video Acoustic Neuroma Association Closure of Dural Defects after Tumor Resection: Effective Use of Sealants and Collagen Duraplasty OR-Live Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Neuroma, Acoustic National Institutes of Health Diagnosis and Tests Computed Tomography (CT) — Head Array Identifying the Acoustic Neuroma Acoustic Neuroma Association Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) — Head Array Find an Expert Directory of Organizations (Deafness and Communication Disorders) National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Health Check Tools Do You Need a Hearing Test? National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Genetics Genetics Home Reference: neurofibromatosis type 2 National Library of Medicine Encyclopedia Head CT scan Head MRI Reference Desk NIDCD Glossary National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Journal Articles Acoustic Neuroma Symptoms Symptoms of Acoustic Neuroma Acoustic Neuroma Association Related Issues Types of Post-Treatment Issues Acoustic Neuroma Association
