Abstract:Introduction Vestibular schwannomas (VS) are slow growing tumors. Although there are a wide variety of available treatment options, these tumors are often initially observed. We aimed to establish the presenting symptoms and outcomes of patients treated with initial observation at our institution.
Methods The medical records of patients with radiographically diagnosed VS were reviewed from 1989 to 2018. Actuarial estimates of radiographic tumor control and freedom of local therapy were calculated and… Show more
“…This implies that reviews encompassing all tumor sizes may overestimate the growth for small tumors. In longer-term follow-up, a 2021 study of 243 followed VSs demonstrated a 5-year growth rate of only 33%, which rose to 42% at 10 years (6).…”
“…This implies that reviews encompassing all tumor sizes may overestimate the growth for small tumors. In longer-term follow-up, a 2021 study of 243 followed VSs demonstrated a 5-year growth rate of only 33%, which rose to 42% at 10 years (6).…”
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