Ask the Expert: Acoustic Neuroma

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The UT Southwestern Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute has one of the highest-volume acoustic neuroma programs in Texas. Otologist Walter Kutz, M.D., answered questions about the condition, diagnosis, and how COVID-19 has impacted treatment regimens.

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@marianneoriordan5285 6 ай бұрын

Great information. Thank u for the positivity

@andyt917 3 жыл бұрын

Is it still safe and OK to drive with an accustic neuroma

@David-jn7sc 2 жыл бұрын

hi, i have currently been diagnosed with menieres disease. but i am awaiting a scan on my head to rule out anything else. My symptoms are permanent ringing in my ear (like tinnitus but it can change from high pitch to what feels like pressure escaping), also there is a constant fullness in the ear and i have spells of unsteadiness (unbalance). i am trying to get as much research as i can. whilst menieres is primarily for both ears and it comes and goes, my symptoms are permanent. do you think that acoustic neuroma is something i should be cautious of? Best Regards

@walterkutz8328 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David - It sounds like your doctor ordered an MRI. That should rule out an acoustic neuroma or other serious conditions.

@pattyclifton7905 2 жыл бұрын

Will a CT SCAN with contrast show a large neuroma? Or only an MRI..

@walterkutz8328 2 жыл бұрын

A large acoustic neuroma is not always visible on a CT but will always be seen with MRI. MRI may be contraindicated in some patients, so a CT with IV contrast can be used.

@BoysLikeMeee 3 жыл бұрын

What is the terrible audio issue?

@iadorenewyork1 3 жыл бұрын

You have a very bad delayed echo effect in this recording. Also, the interviewer needs a good quality microphone. Good overview. The overly upbeat framing of medical practitioners generally can be a problem, and he is included. ("If" one has facial weakness -- you mean "when"!) The specific problems that happen in the treatment need to be mentioned and delineated. Great that the Dallas area has a support group.

@kristenalmonte1110 2 жыл бұрын

So no long term hearing loss with gamma knife? I think I would rather do that than worrying about watching it.

@pattyclifton7905 2 жыл бұрын

Will you know your tumor is growing if your hearing test gets worse?

@walterkutz8328 2 жыл бұрын

The only way to know whether or not a tumor is enlarging is with an MRI. The hearing may remain unchanged even with a growing tumor. Make sure your doctor is following the tumor with serial MRIs.