Acoustic neuroma growth

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The percentage of acoustic neuromas exhibiting growth ranges widely from 18 to 73%. The percentage of tumors reported not to grow for some years after diagnosis ranges from 9 to 75%. Some (usually less than 10%, but up to 22%) may get smaller. No reliable predictors of growth have been identified. The mean growth rate for all tumors varies between 1 and 2 mm/yr, and for only those that grow, between 2 and 4 mm/yr. However, there are cases with significant regression or exceptional growth (exceeding 18 mm/yr). There are various patterns of growth, and a tumor that shows growth may stop doing so and vice versa. Finally, some tumors that have been stable for many years can exhibit tumor growth.

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