Acoustic neuroma, also known as vestibular schwannoma or neurilemmoma, is a non-cancerous tumour of the vestibulocochlear nerve. This nerve connects the inner ear to the brain and has two sections: one transmits sound, while the other helps send balance information from the inner ear to the brain.
Acoustic neuromas typically grow slowly. Although they do not damage the brain directly, they can exert pressure on it as they grow. Larger tumours can press on nearby cranial nerves that control facial muscles and sensation. If tumours become large enough to press on the brainstem or cerebellum, they can be life-threatening.
Early symptoms of acoustic neuroma are often subtle and may be mistaken for age-related changes, leading to delayed diagnosis. Initial signs include a gradual loss of hearing in one ear accompanied by tinnitus (ringing/buzzing in the ear). Rarely, acoustic neuromas cause sudden and unexplained hearing loss. Other symptoms may include:
Persistent symptoms should prompt clinical consultation.
An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous, slow-growing tumour that develops on the vestibular nerve, which connects the inner ear to the brain. It can interfere with hearing and balance as it expands. Common symptoms include one-sided hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, and sometimes facial numbness if the tumour compresses nearby nerves. Early evaluation helps monitor growth and protect nerve function.
The best treatment depends on tumour size, growth rate, symptoms, and patient age. Options include active monitoring with MRI, targeted radiation therapy to stop growth, or microsurgery to remove the tumour if needed. Neuroequillibrium is experienced in vestibular diagnostics and balance assessment, which supports comprehensive treatment planning when dizziness or imbalance are part of the clinical picture.
Because acoustic neuromas are benign, they rarely shorten life expectancy when properly managed. Most people live a normal lifespan. The main goal of care is symptom control and preventing nerve compression, rather than life preservation. Regular imaging and follow-ups ensure safe long-term monitoring and timely intervention if the tumour shows active growth.
You cannot physically feel the tumour from the outside. However, you may feel its effects, such as pressure-triggered dizziness, unsteadiness, or facial sensations like numbness or tingling if nearby nerves are compressed. These sensations come from nerve irritation, not direct touch of the tumour itself. Balance and hearing changes are more typical early clues.
Key red flags include sudden or progressive one-sided hearing loss, persistent ringing in one ear, recurrent unexplained vertigo, worsening imbalance, double or blurred vision with head movement, and facial numbness or weakness. Neuroequillibrium provides clinical expertise in vestibular and nerve-related balance disorders, helping differentiate tumour-related dizziness from other inner ear or neurological causes.
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