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Can The Location Of My Meningioma Damage My Cochlear Nerve?

I was diagnosed in 2010 with a small 1 1/2 centimeter brain meningioma in the posterior falx region between the left and right brain. Subsequent MRI s have not shown any growth so I discontinued get an MRI 2 years ago due to the cost. In November of last year, I came down with a really bad cold where my left ear became infected and filled up with fluid. It took 3 antibiotics to get rid of it, however, the hearing in my left ear never completely came back and my ear has been ringing ever since. I recently went to an ENT who diagnosed me with cochlear nerve damage. I asked him if it was due to the infection and he said no. I also asked him if loud music could have caused the damage and he said no. I then told him about the meningioma and he urged me to get another MRI. My question is this: could the location of my meningioma damage my cochlear nerve, causing the issues I am now having. I also want to mention that my ear always feels like there s something in it, like I just want to stretch it open and there s a dull ache. I also have pain and numbness on the left side of my head and burning in my cheek (same side as the ear affected).
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

The location of your meningioma in 2010 could not explain hearing loss, as it was present between the two hemispheres of brain, far away from the cochlear nerve.

However, if there is a new lesion, meningioma or any other tumor in the region of cochlear nerve, then, hearing loss can be explained.

I would also recommend doing a new MRI brain to find out the current status of old meningioma or any new tumors.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Can The Location Of My Meningioma Damage My Cochlear Nerve?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The location of your meningioma in 2010 could not explain hearing loss, as it was present between the two hemispheres of brain, far away from the cochlear nerve. However, if there is a new lesion, meningioma or any other tumor in the region of cochlear nerve, then, hearing loss can be explained. I would also recommend doing a new MRI brain to find out the current status of old meningioma or any new tumors. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/