Acoustic schwannoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

No history provided.

Patient Data

Age: Adult
ct

CT scan of the petrous bone demonstrates a right sided CPA mass, with trumpeting of the porus acousticus suggestive of an acoustic schwannoma. Left IAC shown for comparison. 

Case Discussion

Diagnosis of acoustic schwannoma was histologically proven following resection. 

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