Definition
An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that grows on the cranial nerve that connects the ear to the brain. It can affect hearing and balance nerves.
Topic Overview
Acoustic Neuroma
An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that grows on the cranial nerve that connects the ear to the brain. It can affect hearing and balance nerves.
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- Acoustic Neuroma
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- Acoustic neurilemmoma, Acoustic neurinoma, Auditory tumor, Vestibular schwannoma
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