Schwannoma physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shanshan Cen, M.D. [2]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of schwannoma include papilledema, impaired hearing, hypoesthesia, and extremities paresis.

Physical Examination

HEENT

• Papilledema on fundoscopic examination
• Hypoesthesia
• Aphasia
• Impaired hearing
• Facial paralysis
• Nystagmus

Neuromuscular

• Hyporeflexia
• Extremities paresis
• Ataxia
• Extremities hypoesthesia