Natural history of hearing and tumor growth in vestibular schwannoma in neurofibromatosis type 2-related schwannomatosis

ConclusionsAlthough the hearing preservation rate in NF2 cases is poor with the current treatment methods, many cases exist in which hearing acuity deteriorates, even during the natural course. Patients with an increased tumor volume during the follow-up period were more likely to experience hearing deterioration.Trial registration number 20140242 (date of registration: 27 October 2014).
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research