Team Approach to Treatment of Acoustic Neuroma
At the Barrow Neurological Institute, a team approach is used for the treatment of acoustic neuromas. The types of physicians involved in a patient's treatment depend on the course of treatment that is needed.
Teams from neurotology, neurosurgery, neurology, radiation therapy, ophthalmology and plastic surgery (all physicians) and other team members discuss each individual patient's situation and recommend a treatment plan for the patient to consider. The Barrow Acoustic Neuroma Center utilizes the team approach to provide state of the art treatment of acoustic neuromas.
Treatment Options for Acoustic Neuroma
Treatment options for acoustic neuromas include:
Older patients with small, non-growing tumors can be monitored safely and MRI scanning repeated over a period of time. If and when tumor growth is confirmed, other treatment options can be considered. Continued observation and monitoring is also indicated for patients who have undergone treatment with stereotactic radiation.
The choice of treatment depends on several factors:
- patient's age and overall health
- level of hearing in both ears
- size of the tumor
The treatment choice is a decision made by the patient after extensive discussion with members of the Barrow Acoustic Neuroma Center (BANC) team.
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