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Acoustic neuroma
Alternative Names: Vestibular schwannoma; Tumor - acoustic; Cerebellopontine angle tumor; Angle tumor Symptoms: The symptoms vary with the size and location of the tumor. Because the tumors grow so slowly, symptoms usually arise after the age of 30. Text Continues Below Common symptoms include: tinnitus (ringing) in the affected ear hearing loss in the affected ear vertigo (an abnormal sensation of movement) Less common symptoms include: headache upon awakening in the morning which awakens patient from sleep aggravated by lying down, reclining position aggravated by standing up aggravated by coughing, sneezing, straining, lifting (Valsalva maneuver) with nausea or vomiting difficulty understanding speech (out of proportion to total hearing loss) dizziness loss of balance numbness in the face or one ear pain in the face or one ear transient vision abnormalities Signs and tests: The health care provider may diagnose an acoustic neuroma based on the history, neurological examination or testing of the patient. The results of a physical examination are often unremarkable, except for the following signs: facial drooping on one side unsteady walk drooling If the tumor is large, there may additionally be signs of increased pressure on the brain (increased intracranial pressure), including the following: nausea and vomiting unilateral (one side only) dilated pupil -- see eyes, pupils different size lethargy (sleepiness) Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>