Acoustic neuroma Flashcards
1
Q
What are acoustic neuromas more commonly known as?
A
vestibular schwannoma
2
Q
What is the classic presentation?
A
vertigo
hearing loss
tinnitus
absent corneal reflex
3
Q
how do these tumours cause problems?
A
local pressure, then behave as space occupying lesions
4
Q
What are bilateral vestibular schwannomas seen?
A
neurofibromatosis type 2
5
Q
what is the ix of choice?
A
MRI of the cerebellopontine angle
6
Q
what cranial nerves are affected?
A
VIII - vertigo, unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral tinnitus
V - absent corneal reflex
VII - facial palsy
7
Q
What are the management options?
A
observation since benign slow growing
surgery
radiotherapy
