Acoustic Neuroma
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Synonyms
Acoustic Neurilemoma
Bilateral Acoustic Neuroma
Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor
Fibroblastoma, Perineural
Neurinoma of the Acoustic Nerve
Neurofibroma of the Acoustic Nerve
Schwannoma of the Acoustic Nerve
General Discussion
Acoustic Neuroma is a benign (non-cancerous) growth that begins at the 8th cranial nerve, which runs from the brain to the inner ear. Any disruption of the signals sent along the 8th cranial nerve will interfere with hearing and with the patient’s balance.
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