{"id":853,"date":"2024-12-09T14:59:20","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T11:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/?p=853"},"modified":"2025-02-14T12:03:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T09:03:04","slug":"acoustic-neuromas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/acoustic-neuromas\/","title":{"rendered":"Acoustic Neuromas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u0130ndex<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/acoustic-neuromas\/#Acoustic_Neuromas_The_Silent_Threat_to_Hearing_and_Balance\" >Acoustic Neuromas: The Silent Threat to Hearing and Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/acoustic-neuromas\/#Symptoms_of_Acoustic_Neuroma\" >Symptoms of Acoustic Neuroma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/acoustic-neuromas\/#Causes_of_Acoustic_Neuroma\" >Causes of Acoustic Neuroma<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/acoustic-neuromas\/#Diagnosis_of_Acoustic_Neuroma\" >Diagnosis of Acoustic Neuroma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/acoustic-neuromas\/#Treatment_Options\" >Treatment Options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acoustic_Neuromas_The_Silent_Threat_to_Hearing_and_Balance\"><\/span><strong>Acoustic Neuromas: The Silent Threat to Hearing and Balance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acoustic neuromas, also known as vestibular schwannomas, are benign tumors that affect the balance and hearing nerves. They usually cause unilateral hearing loss or an imbalance in hearing between the two ears. Other common symptoms include constant ringing in the ear (tinnitus), balance problems, and numbness or tingling in the face.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Acoustic_Neuroma\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms of Acoustic Neuroma<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This condition typically causes unilateral hearing loss or an uneven hearing impairment between the two ears. Other frequent symptoms include constant ear ringing (tinnitus), balance problems, and facial numbness or tingling.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Acoustic_Neuroma\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Acoustic Neuroma<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The exact cause of acoustic neuromas is not fully understood. However, they are believed to result from a genetic abnormality. In patients with the rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 2, a gene mutation has been linked to the development of these tumors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis_of_Acoustic_Neuroma\"><\/span><strong>Diagnosis of Acoustic Neuroma<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To diagnose acoustic neuroma, doctors take a detailed medical history and perform a physical examination. To confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes of hearing loss, hearing tests (audiogram), tympanometry, and imaging techniques such as MRI or CT scans are used.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_Options\"><\/span><strong>Treatment Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Observation (Watchful Waiting):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This approach is suitable for older patients, those with small tumors, or those with other serious health conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Regular MRI scans are required to monitor tumor growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Stereotactic Radiation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This non-invasive treatment method is used for small to medium-sized tumors.<\/li>\n<li>It is often preferred for elderly or non-surgical candidates.<\/li>\n<li>Side effects may include facial nerve issues, numbness, or hearing loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Surgical Intervention:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The surgical approach depends on the size of the tumor and the patient&#8217;s hearing status.<\/li>\n<li>Commonly used surgical techniques include Middle Fossa, Retrosigmoid, and Translabyrinthine approaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Potential Surgical Complications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Surgical intervention may result in temporary or permanent facial nerve weakness, hearing loss, dizziness, and cerebrospinal fluid leakage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acoustic Neuromas: The Silent Threat to Hearing and Balance Acoustic neuromas, also known as vestibular schwannomas, are benign tumors that affect the balance and hearing nerves. They usually cause unilateral hearing loss or an imbalance in hearing between the two ears. 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