Acoustic Neuroma

What is Acoustic Neuroma ?

An acoustic neuroma (or ‘vestibular schwannoma’) is a benign brain tumour that, in most cases, is usually slow growing. As the tumour expands, it extends into the brain, assuming a pear shape and putting pressure on the nerves and brain.

What are the characteristics of Acoustic Neuroma?

A person with acoustic neuroma may complain of symptoms such as loss of hearing, balance difficulty or tinnitus (hyperlink to tinnitus page here). In rare instances, acoustic neuroma may show none of the above symptoms and the person may only notice some minor symptoms such as facial numbness.

Is there a treatment to arrest the progression of Acoustic Neuroma?

Nowadays, the tumour can be removed with only minimum complications and in some cases the person’s hearing can even be preserved.

Are there any useful teaching and learning strategies for people with this hearing impairment?

For information on teaching and learning strategies, click here

Irish Deaf.com is an on line directory that helps people find relevant information about the many clubs and organisations that cater for the Deaf
http://www.irishdeaf.com∞


Irish Deaf Society
30 Blessington Street
Dublin 7
Ireland
Minicom:(01) 8601910
Tel: (01) 8601878
Fax:(01) 8601960
Email: info@irishdeafsociety.ie
Web: http://www.irishdeafsociety.ie/home/home.htm∞


Irish Hard of Hearing Association
35, North Frederick Street
Dublin 1
Phone/Minicom: 01-8723800
Fax: 01-8723816
E-mail: info@ihha.ie
Web: http://www.ihha.ie/∞


National Association for Deaf People
Head Office
35 North Frederick Street
Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 872 3800
Minicom: (01) 817 5777
Fax: (01) 872 3816
Email: nad@iol.ie
Text messages: (01) 878 3629
Videophone: (01) 817 1400
Web: http://www.nadi.ie/nadp/asp/section.asp?s=1∞

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