FACIAL NERVE NEUROMA

    
      Re: Facial Nerve Neuroma
    


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Posted by CCF MD on November 12, 1997 at 17:03:29:

In Reply to: Facial Nerve Neuroma posted by Anne on October 10, 1997 at 12:33:20:

: A friend of mine who is 36 years old is diagnosed to have Facial Nerve
  Neuroma. His doctor told him to wait until the neuroma will affect his face.
  We researched on this topic for at least a month and we only found minimal
  information concerning the topic.  Anyway, I read a forum which is
  similar to his problem posted on September 18, 1997 by CCF Neurosurgery MD.
  The following are my concerns regarding the discussion of the steotactic
  radiosurgery if it is chosen to treat the neuroma:
  1)  How much of the tumor will be removed?
  2)  Will there be any side effects such as mild droopiness of the face or
      hearing loss after the therapy?
  3)  Are there any known side effects or complications which result on this
      treatment?
  4)  What are the requirements needed to have this kind of therapy for my
      friend?  
  5)  Lastly, if you know of any documentation or Web site pertaining to
      Facial Nerve Neuroma, please kindly post.
  Thank you,
  Anne
    
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See the answer posted to Gamma Knife Procedure with Facial Nerve Neuroma.
I assume this is the same person if not the details still pretain. Sorry about the delay.