This lesion is seen in which condition:
NF1
NF2
Tuberous sclerosis
VHL
Ans. B. NF2a. The image is of acoustic neuroma. This is noncancerous growth which develops on the inferior vestibular nerve. These tumors usually grow slowly over a period of years. These do not invade the brain & usually affects cranial nerves, Vth, VIth, VIIth, VIIIth.b. Earliest nerve to get involve is Vth nerve. Earlies sign is loss of corneal reflex.
C.N.S.