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Also termed a neurinoma or vestibular schwannoma. |
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Benign or non-cancerous growth arising from the 8th or vestibulo-cochlear nerve. The 8th nerve is actually 2 separate nerves: |
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– Vestibular |
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– Cochlear |
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Acoustic tumors grow very slowly |
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Signs and symptoms may include: |
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– Hearing loss in one ear |
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– Tinnitus (ringing) in the affected ear |
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– Dizziness |
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– Loss of balance |