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Condition: Acoustic Neuroma

Also called: Vestibular Schwannoma; Neurinoma

Acoustic neuroma is a benign brain tumor that is usually slow-growing. Benign brain tumors usually have a distinct tumor border, and rarely spread or invade surrounding brain tissue. Though the word ‘benign’ may sound harmless, a benign tumor located in a vital area of the brain can be life threatening or fatal without treatment. Acoustic neuroma most often develops on the vestibular nerve (which affects balance) or auditory (cochlear) nerve leading from your inner ear to your brain. The tumor can put pressure on these nerves, which may alter or impair balance and hearing.

Providers Treating Acoustic Neuroma

Note that every treatment or procedure listed above may not be provided by each provider listed below. Review each provider for availability.

David D. Walker, M.D.

David D. Walker, M.D. Otolaryngologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Acoustic Neuroma

Exterior of Stephens Spine Institute building

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Clinic

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute, Third Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-8000
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Areas of Expertise for Acoustic Neuroma

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Ear, Nose & Throat Care

Otolaryngology is the field of medicine that focuses on conditions and disorders related to the ear, nose and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck. Otolaryngologists (or …

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Hearing and Balance

At UAMS, we have state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide the best treatment for your hearing issues, and we subspecialize in more than a dozen areas. Our team of audiologists, …

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Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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