Bilateral acoustic neurofibromas - Report of two cases
Journal
Journal of the Otolaryngological Society of the Republic of China
Journal Volume
32
Journal Issue
4
Date Issued
1997-01-01
Author(s)
Abstract
We experienced 2 cases of bilateral acoustic neurofibromas with presentation of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. One patient received conservative treatment and died 6 months later. The other patient received surgical excision for right side tumor. There was no tumor recurrence after 3.5-year follow up, but right total deafness and facial palsy resulted postoperatively. Radiosurgery was performed on the left side tumor, and hearing as well as life quality was maintained in spite of persistence of tumor mass.
Subjects
Neurofibromatosis | Radiosurgery
Type
journal article