Vestibular schwannoma Flashcards
1
Q
Classical presentation of vestibular schwannoma
A
- vertigo
- hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- absent corneal reflex
2
Q
What cranial nerves are affected in vestubualr schwannoma
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cranial nerve VIII: vertigo, unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral tinnitus
cranial nerve V: absent corneal reflex
cranial nerve VII: facial palsy
3
Q
Bilateral vestibular schwannomas are seen in what genetic condition?
A
neurofibromatosis type 2
4
Q
Investigations
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MRI
Audiometry
(only 5% will have normal audiogram)
5
Q
Management of vestibular schwannoma
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surgery
radiotherapy
OR observation
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