Neuroma, Acoustic

Overview

A benign SCHWANNOMA of the eighth cranial nerve (VESTIBULOCOCHLEAR NERVE), mostly arising from the vestibular branch (VESTIBULAR NERVE) during the fifth or sixth decade of life. Clinical manifestations include HEARING LOSS; HEADACHE; VERTIGO; TINNITUS; and FACIAL PAIN. Bilateral acoustic neuromas are associated with NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 2. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p673)

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Quick facts about Neuroma, Acoustic

Topic type

Condition

Category

Oncology

MeSH classification

C04.557.465.625.650.595.610|C04.557.580.600.610.595.610|C04.557.580.625.650.595.610|C04.588.614.300.015|C04.588.614.596.240.015|C09.218.807.800.675|C09.647.675|C10.292.225.750|C10.292.910.600

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