European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

REVIEW ON: ACOUSTIC NEUROMA

Rajas S. Sheth, Vaishnavi N. Nagapure, Mansi T. Rathod and Omkar A. Devade*

ABSTRACT

An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous tumor that develops on the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain. This nerve is called the vestibular nerve. Branches of the nerve directly affect balance and hearing. Pressure from an acoustic neuroma can cause hearing loss, ringing in the ear and problems with balance. Another name for an acoustic neuroma is vestibular schwannoma. An acoustic neuroma develops from the Schwann cells covering the vestibular nerve. An acoustic neuroma is usually slow-growing. Rarely, it may grow quickly and become large enough to press against the brain and affect vital functions.

Keywords: Acoustic Neuroma, Vestibular schwannoma, Treatment, Complication.