Tumors of the middle ear and temporal bone are uncommon, and determining their primary site is often challenging. Due to their proximity to the skull base, nasopharynx, and paranasal sinuses, the ...

Acoustic neuromas are benign (noncancerous) tumors that develop on the nerve that connects your inner ear to your brain. In some cases, an acoustic neuroma doesn’t need immediate treatment and can be ...

Significant challenges include improving detection and response to inner ear side effects among cancer survivors following the use of certain drugs and therapies. Krista Bridgmon was 2 years old when ...

The translabyrinthine approach is an option for removing a benign ear tumor called an acoustic neuroma or vestibular schwannoma. Surgeons make an incision behind the ear and remove bone from the inner ...

No scientific evidence demonstrates that natural remedies can shrink acoustic neuromas. Doctors may recommend treatment at the time of diagnosis or monitor the condition before recommending treatment ...

Optical coherence tomography (OCT), a tool routinely used to diagnose and plan treatment for eye diseases, has now been modified to collect images of the inner ear. A proof-of-concept study led by ...