WHAT IS AN ACOUSTIC NEUROMA

What is an acoustic neuroma? An acoustic neuroma

(vestibular schwannoma) is described as a benign tumor

which grows somewhere along the eight cranial

nerve ( the acoustic nerve).

The eight cranial nerve is responsible for hearing

and balance.

Acoustic neuromas, may or may not need surgical intervention.

Symptoms include:

-hearing loss

-tinnitus (ringing in the ear)

- vertigo and loss of balance.

Enjoy learning more about the Cranial Nerves.