Acoustic neuroma
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What is acoustic neuroma?
Acoustic neuroma is a non-cancerous tumor that develops on the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. The tumor usually grows slowly. As it grows, it presses against the hearing and balance nerves.
Common symptoms reported by people with acoustic neuroma
Treatments taken by people for acoustic neuroma
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Compare treatments taken by people with acoustic neuroma
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Who has acoustic neuroma on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 82 say acoustic neuroma is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 11 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 16 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 6 | |
| 20-29 years | 6 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 2 | |
| 50-59 years | 2 | |
| 60-69 years | 4 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | |
| Female | 81 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 57 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |