Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis
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Bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis, associated with neurofibromatosis type 2, is a disorder of genetic origin characterized by the formation of generally benign tumors on the nerves related to hearing and balance, on both sides of the head.
Common symptoms: It may show up with gradual hearing loss, ringing in the ears, and balance problems, sometimes in young people.
Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon is the one who evaluates this type of tumor affecting the cranial nerves and defines the most appropriate follow-up.
When to seek care? When there is a decrease in hearing in one or both ears without a clear cause, especially if there is a family history, it is advisable for a professional to perform a detailed evaluation to guide management.
Data on 54 doctors who treat bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis
Which specialist treats bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis?
Bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis (neurofibromatosis type 2) is diagnosed and treated by a neurosurgeon, who evaluates the tumors of the auditory nerve. You can find neurosurgeons available for this.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Dharely Raquel Cid Sanchez
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Iran Pardo
Frequently asked questions
What is bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis?
Bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis, associated with neurofibromatosis type 2, is a disorder of genetic origin characterized by the formation of generally benign tumors on the nerves related to hearing and balance, on both sides of the head.
Which doctor treats bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis?
Bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis (neurofibromatosis type 2) is diagnosed and treated by a neurosurgeon, who evaluates the tumors of the auditory nerve. You can find neurosurgeons available for this.