Untreated Vestibular Schwannoma: Analysis of the Determinants of Growth.

ABSTRACT: The growth rate of sporadic VS varies considerably, posing challenges for consistent clinical management. This systematic review examines data on factors associated with VS growth, following a protocol registered in the PROSPERO database. The analysis reveals that key predictors of tumor growth include tumor location, initial size, and specific clinical symptoms such as hearing loss and imbalance. Additionally, several studies suggest that growth observed within the first year may serve as an indicator of subsequent progression, enabling the earlier identification of high-risk cases. Emerging factors such as the posture swing test and MRI signal intensity have also been identified as novel predictors that could further refine growth assessments. Our meta-analysis confirms that tumor locati

SUBMITTER: Yang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11545831 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature