Title of article :
Bilateral Acoustic Neuroma with underlying Neurofibromatosis Type 2: A Therapeutic Challenge
Author/Authors :
Mohamad, I. Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus - School of Medical - Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Malaysia , Alias, A. Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Malaysia , Daud, MKM Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Malaysia
Abstract :
The presence of bilateral acoustic neuroma may require modification of the usual therapeutic protocol. Preservation of hearing and total removal of the tumour is much more difficult than in sporadic unilateral lesion. This case illustrates the management of a girl with bilateral acoustic neuroma with underlying neurofibromatosis type 2
Keywords :
Acoustic neuroma , bilateral , neurofibromatosis type 2
Journal title :
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
Journal title :
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
