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Vestibular schwannoma; Tumor - acoustic; Cerebellopontine angle tumor; Angle tumor
Acoustic neuromas are not cancer. They do not spread (metastasize) to other body systems, but they may continue to grow and press down on important structures in the skull.
Call your health care provider if you experience new or worsening hearing loss or vertigo (dizziness).
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