Retrocochlear Diseases
| Definition: |
Diseases of the VESTIBULOCOCHLEAR NERVE. Retrocochlear refers to the eighth cranial nerve and cerebellopontine angle as opposed to the cochlea. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
| Notes: |
"retrocochlear" refers to the vestibulocochlear nerve, not the cochlea; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: RETROCOCHLEAR DIS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Acoustic Nerve (1966-1997) |
Retrocochlear Diseases Categories.
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Auditory Diseases, Central - Disorders of hearing or auditory perception resulting from disease of the central auditory pathways or auditory association cortical areas. These include HEARING LOSS, CENTRAL; cortical deafness; and AUDITORY PERCEPTUAL DISORDERS. Above the level of the pons, bilateral lesions are usually required to produce auditory dysfunction. |
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Vestibulocochlear Nerve Diseases - Diseases of the vestibular and/or cochlear (acoustic) nerves, which join to form the vestibulocochlear nerve. VESTIBULAR NEURITIS, cochlear neuritis, and acoustic neuromas (NEUROMA, ACOUSTIC) are relatively common conditions that affect these nerves. Clinical manifestations vary with which nerve is primarily affected, and include hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus. |
Retrocochlear Diseases Definitions and Terms
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