What to Examine for an Auditory Neuroma

For auditory neuroma, hearing examination, facial nerve function examination, vestibular function examination, imaging examination, etc. are needed for confirming the diagnosis of the disease, formulating the treatment plan, etc. 1. Audiological examination. This includes pure tone audiometry, auditory nerve brainstem response, and otoacoustic emission of aberrant products, etc. It can distinguish whether the hearing impairment is from the auditory conduction pathway, the cochlea, or the auditory nerve. 2. Facial nerve function examination. It can assess the degree of compression of the facial nerve by the tumor and help to formulate the subsequent treatment plan. 3. Vestibular function test. Since acoustic neuroma originates from the vestibular nerve, this test can help to confirm the diagnosis of the disease and determine the extent of the impact of acoustic neuroma on nerve function. 4. Imaging. Including magnetic resonance hydrography of the inner ear canal, high-resolution CT of the temporal bone, cerebral angiography and other examinations, which can help determine the morphology of the tumor, its location, and its relationship with the surrounding tissues, and assist in the formulation of treatment plans. It is recommended that the patient should consult the doctor in time and take regular treatment after relevant examination to confirm the diagnosis.