Vestibular Schwannoma Quiz

What is another name for Vestibular Schwannoma?

• Cholesteatoma

• Meningioma

• Neurofibroma

• Acoustic neuroma

What percentage of all intracranial tumors does Vestibular Schwannoma account for?

• 15%

• 2%

• 6%

• 10%

Which cranial nerves are involved in the anatomy of the cerebellopontine angle?

• IX, X, XI

• V, VI, VII

• I, II, III

• VII, VIII, IX

What is the initial growth pattern of Vestibular Schwannoma?

• Extracranial growth

• Intra-meatal expansion

• Subarachnoid spread

• Rapid metastasis

At what stage does tinnitus and unilateral deafness occur?

• Stage 4

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

What is the size range for Stage II tumors according to the Jackler Staging System?

• 11 - 25 mm

• > 40 mm

• < 10 mm

• 25 - 40 mm

Which symptom is associated with Stage 3 of Vestibular Schwannoma?

• Ataxia

• Facial pain

• Deafness

• Nausea

What is a common examination finding in patients with Vestibular Schwannoma?

• Severe vertigo

• Facial paralysis

• Bilateral hearing loss

• Normal otoscopy

Which test shows diminished or absent response in 96% of patients with Vestibular Schwannoma?

• Caloric test

• Romberg’s test

• Speech audiometry

• Tuning fork test

What is the primary treatment option for patients with a tumor size less than 3 cm?

• Radiotherapy

• Chemotherapy

• Surgery

• Observation