Acoustic Neuroma, Treatment of

R. W. Porter; Peter Weisskopf; R. F. Spetzler

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.00708-9

Acoustic Neuroma, Treatment of

R. W. Porter, Peter Weisskopf, R. F. Spetzler

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Abstract

Acoustic neuromas are benign tumors of the vestibular division of the eighth cranial nerve. They are rarely a threat to life. About half of these tumors will grow over a 4-year period. The average growth rate is 1-2. mm per year. If left untreated, approximately 40% of people with acoustic neuromas will lose their hearing, regardless of tumor size or growth. Treatment options include radiosurgery, surgery, and observation. Advantages and disadvantages are associated with each approach.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	25-28
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123851574
ISBN (Print)	9780123851581
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-385157-4.00708-9
State	Published - Jan 1 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Acoustic neuroma
Cerebellopontine angle
Facial nerve
Hearing loss
Middle fossa
Nerve tumor
Radiosurgery
Retrosigmoid
Tinnitus
Translabyrinthine
Vertigo
Vestibular schwannoma

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