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Benign tumour of the vestibulocochlear nerve, which is the nerve that sends information from the ear to the brain.
Its onset is reported to be of genetic origin and is associated with neurofibromatosis type 2.
Its most common manifestation is a triad of symptoms: vertigo, deafness and tinnitus in the ear.
Suspected diagnosis is performed by the clinical history and a physical examination. It is confirmed with an imaging test: CT-scan or MRI.
Depending on the size and symptoms, surgery or observation treatment is indicated but, in general, the tumour is removed when it is of big size and has associated symptomatology.
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Dr. Patricia Sánchez
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