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===Ear Examination=== | ===Ear Examination=== | ||
*Sensorineural hearing loss in the affected ear | *Sensorineural hearing loss in the affected ear | ||
Weber test lateralizes to the normal ear. | *Weber test lateralizes to the normal ear. | ||
Rinne test is positive | *Rinne test is positive | ||
===Neurological Examination=== | ===Neurological Examination=== | ||
Often, the physical exam is normal at the time the tumor is diagnosed. Occasionally, the following cranial nerves may be affected: | Often, the physical exam is normal at the time the tumor is diagnosed. Occasionally, the following cranial nerves may be affected:<ref>{{Cite web | title =NIH acoustic neuroma Exam and Tests| url =https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000778.htm }}</ref> | ||
Cranial nerve V- A decreased or absent ipsilateral corneal reflex | Cranial nerve V- A decreased or absent ipsilateral corneal reflex | ||
Cranial nerve VII- Facial twitching or hypesthesia may occur. Drooling may occur. Drooping on one side of the face may occur. | Cranial nerve VII- Facial twitching or hypesthesia may occur. Drooling may occur. Drooping on one side of the face may occur. | ||
Cranial nerve VIII- In sensorineural hearing loss | Cranial nerve VIII- In sensorineural hearing loss: | ||
*Rinne test is positive: air conduction > bone conduction (both air and bone conduction are decreased equally, but the difference between them is unchanged). | |||
*Weber test: Sound localizes to normal ear.<ref>{{Cite web | title =Wikipedia sensorineural hearing loss| url =https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensorineural_hearing_loss }}</ref> | |||
Cerebellum | Cerebellum | ||
*Caloric stimulation test may be abnormal. | *Caloric stimulation test may be abnormal.<ref>{{Cite web | title =Wikipedia caloric reflex test| url =https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caloric_reflex_test }}</ref> | ||
*Ataxia may be present. | *Ataxia may be present. | ||
*Romberg, Hall-Pike, and other balance tests are typically normal. | *Romberg, Hall-Pike, and other balance tests are typically normal. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of acoustic neuroma include abnormal weber test, decreased or absent ipsilateral corneal reflex, facial twitching or hypesthesia and abnormal caloric stimulation test.
Physical Examination
Diagnosis of acoustic neuromas begins with a history and physical examination, followed by otologic testing, and finally radiologic scanning. MRI scan with gadolinum enhancement is the most common radiological test. On the scan, the size and shape of the tumor can be visualized.
Ear Examination
- Sensorineural hearing loss in the affected ear
- Weber test lateralizes to the normal ear.
- Rinne test is positive
Neurological Examination
Often, the physical exam is normal at the time the tumor is diagnosed. Occasionally, the following cranial nerves may be affected:[1] Cranial nerve V- A decreased or absent ipsilateral corneal reflex Cranial nerve VII- Facial twitching or hypesthesia may occur. Drooling may occur. Drooping on one side of the face may occur. Cranial nerve VIII- In sensorineural hearing loss:
- Rinne test is positive: air conduction > bone conduction (both air and bone conduction are decreased equally, but the difference between them is unchanged).
- Weber test: Sound localizes to normal ear.[2]
Cerebellum
- Caloric stimulation test may be abnormal.[3]
- Ataxia may be present.
- Romberg, Hall-Pike, and other balance tests are typically normal.
- Electronystagmography (ENG testing) is frequently abnormal. Unilateral loss of calorics is associated in about 50% of all tumors.