Acoustic Neuroma | vestibular schwannoma | Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Acoustic neuroma is an ear, nose, and throat disorder which can be generally called vestibular schwannoma that can be noncancerous and it can be a slow-growing tumor that typically develops on the vestibular nerve which is leading from your inner ear to your brain. These main nerve branches will directly attack your balance and hearing levels and also they give a lot of pressure from an acoustic neuroma(tumor) which can cause loss of hearing sense, ringing in your ear and unsteadiness. Acoustic neuroma or vestibular schwannoma typically arises from the cells called Schwann which are covering this nerve and it starts to grow slowly or not at all. In some rare cases, it might grow faster and become huge enough to press against the brain, then it might interfere with your more vital functions of your body. Generally, treatments for this acoustic neuroma disorder such as regular monitoring, radiation and surgical removal. Causes Typically, the cause of acoustic neuromas will be...