Conservative management of acoustic neuromas. 1992.
An expectant, nontreatment strategy for acoustic neuromas implies an understanding of the natural biologic behavior of these tumors. This study describes the long-term follow-up of a group of unoperated acoustic neuroma patients. Patterns of tumor growth are discussed in light of clinical outcome. Patient selection and a follow-up protocol are recommended for those individuals in whom a nontreatment strategy is contemplated.
Nedzelski
Julian M
JM
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, and the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Schessel
David A
DA
Pfleiderer
Andrew
A
Kassel
Edward E
EE
Rowed
David W
DW
D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D009464:Neuroma, Acoustic / Q000266:history* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy