| Name | Acoustic Neuroma |
| Related to/Also known as | Vestibular Schwannoma |
| Symptoms of Acoustic Neuroma |
A slow growing benign brain tumour (non-cancerous). First symptoms are usually hearing loss or tinnitus, and, more rarely, balance problems. |
| Useful national contacts | British Acoustic Neuroma Association
Tel. 0800 652 3143 |
| Online resources | Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) (NHS Choices website)  https://tinyurl.com/yceq8g96 |
| Our resources |
The library at the Brain Charity has a range of resources on Acoustic Neuroma and on a wide range of disability related issues. Visit our library to read our copy of the booklet "Effects An Acoustic Neuroma May Have On Your Memory, Emotions, Behaviour, Executive Functioning and Energy Conservation", published by the British Acoustic Neuroma Association. |
