Vestibular schwannoma

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right sided hearing loss, imbalance and instability

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
mri

Heterogeneous lesion in right CP angle region, extending into right internal auditory canal and causing its expansion. Mass effect is seen on brainstem, cerebellum and 4th ventricle causing obstructive hydrocephalus and transependymal edema.

Case Discussion

Findings characteristic of a histopathologically proven schwannoma.

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