Acoustic neuroma natural history, complications & prognosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]Sabawoon Mirwais, M.B.B.S, M.D.[3]

Overview

Approximately 50% of all acoustic neuromas grow slowly (1 - 2 mm/year). The growth rate is more rapid (greater than 2 mm/year) in about 20% of the patients. The tumor does not metastasize to other parts of the body. Hearing loss, when occurs, is irreversible. If left untreated, an acoustic neuroma can block the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and cause hydrocephalus, which may lead to severe vision problems and difficulty breathing and swallowing. Complications of acoustic neuroma include hearing loss, Hydrocephalus, and recurrence of the tumor. Small, slow-growing tumors may not need treatment. Patients experience similar quality of life whether treatment is observation, radiation, or surgery.

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

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Complications

Complications of acoustic neuroma include:[4]

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References

  1. S. I. Rosenberg (2000). "Natural history of acoustic neuromas". The Laryngoscope. 110 (4): 497–508. doi:10.1097/00005537-200004000-00002. PMID 10763994. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  2. B. Strasnick, M. E. 3rd Glasscock, D. Haynes, S. O. McMenomey & L. B. Minor (1994). "The natural history of untreated acoustic neuromas". The Laryngoscope. 104 (9): 1115–1119. doi:10.1288/00005537-199409000-00011. PMID 8072358. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  3. {{Cite journal | author = Sven-Eric Stangerup, Per Caye-Thomasen, Mirko Tos & Jens Thomsen | title = The natural history of vestibular schwannoma | journal = [[Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology]] | volume = 27 | issue = 4 | pages = 547–552 | year = 2006 | month = June | doi = 10.1097/01.mao.0000217356.73463.e7 | pmid = 16791048 }}
  4. 4.0 4.1 Acoustic neuroma. NHS(2014) http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Acoustic-neuroma/Pages/Complications.aspx Accessed on October 2 2015
  5. "NIH acoustic neuroma Prognosis".
  6. Strasnick B, Glasscock ME, Haynes D, McMenomey SO, Minor LB (1994). "The natural history of untreated acoustic neuromas". Laryngoscope. 104 (9): 1115–9. doi:10.1288/00005537-199409000-00011. PMID 8072358.

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