Acoustic Neuroma ( Vestibular Schwannoma )Acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that grows in the internal auditory canal and affects the hearing, facial, and balance nerves.
Diagnosis for Acoustic Neuroma
A careful history and review of symptoms can suggest the existence of an acoustic neuroma. An MRI scan of the internal auditory canal is done to confirm the existence of a tumor. However, the definitive diagnosis cannot be made until the tumor is excised and examined.
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Dr. Sanjay Prasad MD FACS is a board certified physician and surgeon with over thirty-two years of sub-specialty experience in Otology, Neurotology, advanced head and neck oncologic surgery, and cranial base surgery. He is chief surgeon and founder of the private practice, Metropolitan NeuroEar Group, located in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area.