Cerebellopontine angle syndrome
Cerebellopontine Angle Syndrome
Cerebellopontine angle syndrome (pronunciation: ser-uh-bell-oh-pon-teen an-gul sin-drome) is a neurological disorder that affects the cerebellopontine angle in the brain. The cerebellopontine angle is an important anatomical area located between the cerebellum and the pons.
Etymology
The term "Cerebellopontine" is derived from the Latin words cerebellum meaning "little brain" and pons meaning "bridge". The term "angle" refers to the anatomical location of this region in the brain. The term "syndrome" is derived from the Greek word syndromē which means "concurrence".
Symptoms
The symptoms of cerebellopontine angle syndrome can vary greatly depending on the exact cause of the syndrome. Common symptoms include vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and facial paralysis.
Causes
The most common cause of cerebellopontine angle syndrome is a tumor in the cerebellopontine angle, most commonly an acoustic neuroma. Other causes can include meningioma, epidermoid cyst, and arachnoid cyst.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of cerebellopontine angle syndrome is typically made through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and imaging studies such as MRI or CT scan.
Treatment
Treatment of cerebellopontine angle syndrome depends on the underlying cause. Treatment options can include surgery, radiation therapy, and medication.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerebellopontine angle syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Cerebellopontine angle syndrome
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