1
Q
What is a vestibular schwannoma?
A
tumour associated with the vestibular portion of the vestibulocochlear nerve
2
Q
Where do vestibular schwannomas occur?
A
within the temporal bone
3
Q
What must be considered if the patient presents with bilateral symptoms and are young?
A
neurofibromatosis type 2
4
Q
What is the presentation of vestibular schwannomas?
A
hearing loss
headache
loss of balance
1. ENT
flashcards
Decks in class (30)
# Cards
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Anatomy of the Nose30
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Anatomy of the Ear65
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Microbiology of Oral Ulcers28
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Microbiology of Throat Conditions28
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Otitis Media20
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Otitis Externa13
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Physiology of Hearing28
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Physiology of Balance9
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Physiology of Smell16
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Physiology of Taste20
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Histology6
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Cholesteatoma5
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Ear Pathology4
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Nose Pathology18
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Throat pathology19
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Salivary Gland Pathology23
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Anatomy of the Palate and Pharynx56
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Anatomy of the Larynx26
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Anatomy of Speech15
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Hearing loss17
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Benign Proximal Positional Vertigo6
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Vestibular Neuronitis, Labyrinthitis and Menieres Disease11
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Airway Obstruction11
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Plastic Surgery13
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Audiometry10
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H&N Cancers15
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ENT Emergencies27
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Rhinitis19
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Sinusitis8
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Tonsilitis20
