A slow-growing and usually benign tumor of the vestibular portion of the inner ear is known as:
a. acoustic neuroma c. otitis media
b. Ménière's disease d. otosclerosis
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Acoustic neuroma is a slow-growing and usually benign tumor of the vestibular portion of the inner ear. The main symptoms are dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
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