Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2018

TRIGEMINAL SCHWANOMA AND ITS IMPACT ON CRANIAL NERVES

Karthik Chandran. K, Jaya. V, Johnsi Rani

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Aim: The aim of this study is to understand the effects of Trigeminal schwanoma in cranial nerves related to speech and heå and to create awareness among professionals about the importance of speech and heå evaluation. Method: We report a case of 45 years old female who developed a multiple neuropathies in right cranial nerves due to Trigeminal schwanoma.   Cranial nerve examination done by the Neurologist revealed that the cranial nerves II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, IX, X were affected respectively. Detailed Audiological was done which revealed unilateral Heå loss and Hyperacusis. Speech assessment was done in which SODA errors were observed. The individual also had difficulty in swallowing. Conclusion: Significant speech and heå deficits were identified for this patient with Trigeminal schwanoma. Hence speech and heå assessment is essential to explore the available management options for the same.

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Karthik Chandran.K, Jaya.V, Johnsi Rani, TRIGEMINAL SCHWANOMA AND ITS IMPACT ON CRANIAL NERVES, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-3 | March-2018

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