Search Health Information An acoustic neuroma is a slow-growing
tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. This
nerve is located behind the ear right under the brain. An
acoustic neuroma is benign, which means it does not spread to
other parts of the body or invade the tissue around it. However,
it can damage several important nerves as it grows. Vestibular
schwannoma; Tumor - acoustic; Cerebellopontine angle tumor;
Angle tumor Causes, incidence, and risk factors: An acoustic
neuroma is believed to occur when there is a defect in a gene
that normally prevents tumors from forming. The cause of the
genetic defect is not known. However, acoustic neuroma can be
linked with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2).
Acoustic neuromas are relatively uncommon. The symptoms vary
based on the size and location of the tumor. Because the tumor
grows so slowly, symptoms usually start after the age of 30.
Common symptoms include: - Abnormal sensation of movement
(vertigo ) Hearing loss in the affecte