Schwannoma/ Acoustic Neuroma
Root
The tumor arises from Schwann cells; known for forming a myelin shealth, a body insulating material, to be able to create a protective shield around the pons.
Location
It is located in between the cerebellum and the pons. It can also be found right around the cochlear nerve and the vestibular nerve.
Symptoms
There are multiple symptoms that could be present if one has a schwannoma tumor. Some of the most common tumors in patients are listed below:
Cause
Like many tumors, the exact cause for this tumor is unknown. However, it is hypothesized that it could be progressed gene defect. It may also be because of parental genetics.
Medical Diagnosis
Vestibular Schwannoma- Grade I Benign
Categorization
Schwannoma
Similar Tumors
So far, there have been no tumors that have any similarities to vestibular schwannoma.
Surgical Procedure
Usually on a case like such, a otologic surgeon (ear surgeon) will be consulted or possibly a plastic surgeon. Before the neurosurgeon goes into remove the tumor, the otologic surgeon will be the first to open up the ear to ensure that no damage will be done to the inner ear, and as well as the patient's hearing capabilities during the removal of the tumor. Once they've made a clear and open path, the neurosurgeon will place his microscope and scalpel inside of the patient to remove the tumor.
Recovery
After the patient wakes up from the surgery, multiple tests will be performed to assess if they continue to experience the same symptoms after the surgery.The test range as follow: hearing tests, walking in a straight line, needles on the face to be able to test the reaction of the movement. After all the basic tests are complete, another MRI is run over the patient to see if the surgeon was able to completely remove the entire tumor. If the patient must be fully recovered in bodily capabilities before they can be released. After being released from the hospital they must be on red-rest for around a week for their body to fully recover from the surgery. No extra stress of responsibilities must be handed to them during this period. After the week, they should be able to regain full activity in their daily lives, and the tumor should never affect them again.
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The tumor arises from Schwann cells; known for forming a myelin shealth, a body insulating material, to be able to create a protective shield around the pons.
Location
It is located in between the cerebellum and the pons. It can also be found right around the cochlear nerve and the vestibular nerve.
Symptoms
There are multiple symptoms that could be present if one has a schwannoma tumor. Some of the most common tumors in patients are listed below:
- Depending on the side of the ear that has the tumor,they are likely to experience hearing loss on that one side
- Constant buzzing/ringing in the ear
- If the tumor is malign, and has spread to the 7th facial nerve, they will likely have facial paralysis.
- Difficulty with swallowing food and water
- Only partial eye movement
- Inability to taste
- Unsteady balance
Cause
Like many tumors, the exact cause for this tumor is unknown. However, it is hypothesized that it could be progressed gene defect. It may also be because of parental genetics.
Medical Diagnosis
Vestibular Schwannoma- Grade I Benign
Categorization
Schwannoma
Similar Tumors
So far, there have been no tumors that have any similarities to vestibular schwannoma.
Surgical Procedure
Usually on a case like such, a otologic surgeon (ear surgeon) will be consulted or possibly a plastic surgeon. Before the neurosurgeon goes into remove the tumor, the otologic surgeon will be the first to open up the ear to ensure that no damage will be done to the inner ear, and as well as the patient's hearing capabilities during the removal of the tumor. Once they've made a clear and open path, the neurosurgeon will place his microscope and scalpel inside of the patient to remove the tumor.
Recovery
After the patient wakes up from the surgery, multiple tests will be performed to assess if they continue to experience the same symptoms after the surgery.The test range as follow: hearing tests, walking in a straight line, needles on the face to be able to test the reaction of the movement. After all the basic tests are complete, another MRI is run over the patient to see if the surgeon was able to completely remove the entire tumor. If the patient must be fully recovered in bodily capabilities before they can be released. After being released from the hospital they must be on red-rest for around a week for their body to fully recover from the surgery. No extra stress of responsibilities must be handed to them during this period. After the week, they should be able to regain full activity in their daily lives, and the tumor should never affect them again.
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