These tumors derive from myelinating Schwann cells of the vestibular division of the vestibulocochlear (eighth cranial) nerve. The term “vestibular schwannoma” is preferred over the historical ...

Vestibular schwannoma (VS), a tumor that occurs sporadically or in association with neurofibromatosis type 2, presents with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in the majority of patients.

A vestibular schwannoma is a slow-growing, benign tumor developing in the nerves that connect the inner ear to the brain. These tumors are not malignant, and produce symptoms by pressure on the ...

The tumors can form anywhere, but they often develop in the inner ear — which is called a vestibular schwannoma or an acoustic neuroma. If you have a vestibular schwannoma, it can affect your ...

A noncancerous brain tumor is an unexpected cluster of abnormal ... The most common type of schwannoma is vestibular schwannoma, which your doctor may call acoustic neuroma. It affects the ...

A vestibular schwannoma (also known as acoustic neuroma, acoustic neurinoma, or acoustic neurilemoma) is a benign, usually slow-growing tumor that develops from the balance and hearing nerves ...

Unilateral/asymmetric hearing loss and/or tinnitus and loss of balance/dizziness are early signs of a vestibular schwannoma. Unfortunately, early detection of the tumor is sometimes difficult ...

Tumor control, defined as stability (<25% change) or regression of the vestibular schwannoma from baseline, was noted in 99% of the SRS group at three years, five years, and eight years.

Tumor control was much worse among those ... Knife radiosurgery substantially improves the future trajectory of vestibular schwannoma patients." ...

such as acoustic tumors (vestibular schwannoma). We also have a team to remove anterior skull base tumors, such as pituitary tumors, consisting of a neurosurgeon and a rhinologist. Working together, ...

Among 40 patients with vestibular schwannoma, nonvestibular schwannoma, meningioma, or ependymoma, the percentage of target tumors with a radiographic response was 10%, exceeding the historical ...

While benign, these tumors can lead to symptoms like hearing ... Balancing risks and benefits is a cornerstone of vestibular ...