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Vestibular Schwannoma: Natural History and Diagnosis


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Introduction

2 pages
Session Overview
Learning Objectives

History of Management

1 page
History of Management

Definition

1 page
Definition

Demographics

1 page
Demographics

Pathology

3 pages
Gross Pathology
Histopathology
Pathogenesis

Aetiology

1 page
Aetiology

Factors Influencing Growth

1 page
Factors Influencing Growth

Clinical Features

4 pages
Otological and Neurological Symptoms
Hearing Loss
Nystagmus
Other Signs

Investigations

7 pages
Audiometry
ABR
CT
MRI
Radiological Anatomy of the CPA
Assessment of Tumour Size
Screening

Differential Diagnosis

10 pages
Overview
Meningiomas
Epidermoid Cysts
Cholesterol Cysts
Arachnoid Cysts
Lipomas
Facial Nerve Schwannoma
Other Cranial Nerve Schwannomas
Glomus Jugulare
Other Rare Tumours

Tumour Growth

1 page
Tumour Growth

Self Assessment

1 page
Self Assessment

Session Summary

4 pages
Key Learning Points
Further Reading
Links
References

Feedback and Certification

3 pages
Reflect: What Have I Learned?
Reflect: What More Do I Need to Learn and How Will I Apply This?
Certificate

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