Growing vestibular schwannomas (VSs) show higher signal intensities on Gd-enhanced MRIs and, therefore, measuring signal intensity of VS on Gd-enhanced MRI may aid in predicting VS growth.
Does Stereotactic Radiosurgery Worsen Vestibular Symptoms in Patients with Vestibular Schwannoma?
Sterotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for the treatment of VS can be associated with increased balance symptoms, often within the first six months after treatment.
Aspirin Shows No Association with Vestibular Schwannoma Growth
Findings did not demonstrate an association between tumor size and aspirin intake.
MRI Surveillance Should Extend to 10 Years Post- Op for Vestibular Schwannoma Patients
The current recommended MRI surveillance schedule includes MRIs at one, five, and 10 years postoperatively
What Is the Risk of Malignant Transformation of Vestibular Schwannoma Following Radiosurgery?
Radiosurgical treatment of vestibular schwannomas is safe and effective.
What Is the Risk of Malignant Transformation of Vestibular Schwannoma Following Radiosurgery?
Radiosurgical treatment of vestibular schwannomas is safe and effective
Vestibular Schwannoma Quality-of-Life Assessment Shows Minimal Clinically Signicant Difference
The MCID can be a useful tool to evaluate and compare group outcomes
Vestibular Schwannoma Quality-of-Life Assessment Shows Minimal Clinically Significant Difference
MRI scans, microsurgery, and radiosurgery treatment modalities measured for quality-of-life impact
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More Research Needed on Gamma Knife Surgery
Is quality of life (QOL) better after surgical removal of vestibular schwannoma or after gamma knife surgery? Background: Gamma knife surgery is becoming an increasingly popular method to manage vestibular schwannoma. As a less invasive modality, gamma knife surgery should improve QOL over surgical intervention. Study design: Prospective study. Setting: Gamma Knife Center, Michigan. Synopsis: Researchers relied on QOL […]