Symptoms of an Acoustic Neuroma | Neurological Surgery

Since an acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) develops near the vestibular and cochlear nerves, symptoms are usually related to balance and hearing. Common early symptoms of an acoustic neuroma include:

Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Hearing loss
Balance problems or vertigo

As the tumor grows, it affects other facial nerves and brain structures and may cause:

Headache
Facial numbness
Vision changes
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness on one side of the body

Because these symptoms can appear with other conditions, it is important to be seen by a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. If left untreated, even a non-cancerous acoustic neuroma can grow and cause nerve damage and hearing loss.

The experts of Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery have advanced training and expertise in treating acoustic neuromas, with excellent outcomes. Find out more about the Doctors Who Treat Acoustic Neuromas.

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