Cases

Recent Acoustic Neuroma Case with MRI images, Surgical Video, and Follow Up Patient Interview

MRI View of Acoustic Neuroma Patient & Treatment Options

The patient presented with a sudden hearing loss in the right ear. He reports a long history of tinnitus but more recently noted a very severe decrease in hearing in the right ear. He does not report any vertigo or balance problems. We discussed the tumor and the options for management.

Surgical Removal of the Acoustic Neuroma Tumor

Tumor with expanded internal auditory canal and incredible visualization via the translabyrinthine approach removing bone from around the tumor. Full resection and normal facial function postoperatively.

Immediate Facial Function Exam After Tumor Removal with Patient

After the tumor removal surgery, we have patients go through a list of factual function tests. This is immediately done after surgery when the patient is awake to demonstrate a positive outcome as seen with this patient, everything goes well.

Patient Tells About His Experience with Resection Acoustic Neuroma Tumor Removal

"We interviewed a lot of doctors and surgeons across the country and we wanted to pick the very best. We felt really at peace and good with our decision to move forward with Dallas Ear Institute and Dr. Hahn."