Acoustic Neuroma C0027859
A typically noncancerous tumor that develops on the vestibular nerve, affecting hearing and balance. It usually occurs in adults and may cause hearing loss or ringing in the ears. Treatment options include monitoring, radiation, or surgical removal.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- G43.909
- ICD-11
- 8A00.0
- Body system
- neurologic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(neurologic)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Sensorineural hearing loss
(neurologic)Tinnitus
(neurologic)Unilateral facial numbness
(neurologic)Vertigo
(neurologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Lifestyle modification and dietary intervention
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Observation with Serial Imaging
Regular MRI scans and hearing assessments to monitor tumor growth, typically recommended for small, asymptomatic tumors where intervention risk outweighs benefit.
Microsurgical Tumor Removal
Surgical excision of the acoustic neuroma through various approaches (retrosigmoid, translabyrinthine, middle fossa) depending on tumor size and hearing status.
Additional treatment options
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Precise, focused radiation therapy targeting the tumor in a single session, preserving surrounding tissues and often used for smaller tumors or residual disease.
procedureVestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
Specialized exercises to improve balance, reduce dizziness, and compensate for vestibular dysfunction following treatment or as part of conservative management.
physical_therapyHearing Assistive Devices
Use of hearing aids, cochlear implants, or other assistive listening devices to address hearing loss associated with the tumor or treatment effects.
lifestyleWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Acoustic Neuroma C0027859?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Morrison PJ, et al. Vestibular Schwannoma Management Guidelines. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020.
Sweeney AD, et al. Contemporary review of acoustic neuroma diagnosis and management. Curr Opin Neurol. 2022.
Kano H, et al. Long-term outcomes after Gamma Knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma. Neurosurgery. 2021.
Fathy M, et al. Hearing preservation outcomes in vestibular schwannoma surgery: A systematic review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023.
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