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Acoustic Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

A slow-growing benign tumour of the balance and hearing nerve — usually treatable.

Medically reviewed
Updated 2026

Symptoms

Gradual hearing loss (usually in one ear), ringing (tinnitus), unsteadiness, and sometimes facial numbness.

Diagnosis and treatment

MRI is the gold standard for diagnosis. Small tumours may be monitored, others may need stereotactic radiosurgery or open surgery.

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