Acoustic neuroma staging

Template:Acoustic neuroma Diagnostic Study of Choice Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Acoustic neuroma staging have been reported in several articles. Standardization of main symptoms grading is another important staging for description of patients' status.

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Standardization of main symptoms grading 

For better description of patients' status then analyzing management strategy and outcome of the treatment, standardized grading for main symptoms have been made. Generally, the AAO-HNS Hearing Classification System, House-Brackmann Facial Nerve Grading System, Tinnitus Handicap Inventory and Dizziness Handicap Inventory are widely accepted and used for Acoustic neuroma.

Tinnitus grading system for acoustic neuromas
Grade	Description
I	No tinnitus
II	Intermittent or mild tinnitus, can only be heard when the ambient noise is low
III	Persistent or moderate tinnitus, can be heard every day
IV	Persistent and severe tinnitus, interfere with work and sleep

Dizziness grading system for acoustic neuromas
Grade	Description
I	No dizziness or imbalance
II	Occasional and mild dizziness or imbalance
III	Persistent or moderate vertigo or imbalance
IV	Persistent and severe dizziness or imbalance, disturbing daily life