Tests for Acoustic Neuroma

Tests for acoustic neuroma may include a hearing test, a CT scan, and/or an MRI. The results of these tests for acoustic neuroma can help the healthcare provider diagnose the condition and plan appropriate treatment.

 

Tests for Acoustic Neuroma: An Introduction

In order to make an acoustic neuroma diagnosis, the doctor will ask a number of questions (medical history), perform a physical exam, and recommend a number of tests for acoustic neuroma.
 

Specific Tests for Acoustic Neuroma

The acoustic neuroma tests your doctor may recommend to help in diagnosing acoustic neuroma include:
 
  • Hearing test (audiogram)
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scans, enhanced with intravenous dye (contrast)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), enhanced with intravenous dye (contrast).
     
These tests for acoustic neuroma are critical in the early detection of an acoustic neuroma and are helpful in determining the location and size of a tumor and in planning its removal.
 
Add this article to your Favorites     Email this article     Print
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD