Recurrent acoustic neuroma presenting as central alveolar hypoventilation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Centrally mediated hypoventilation causes respiratory failure without respiratory distress. We present a case of recurrent acoustic neuroma at the cerebellopontine angle causing acute and chronic respiratory failure. Tumor resection eliminated recurrence of respiratory failure.
Medical subject headings
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
- Neuroma, Acoustic
- Sleep Apnea Syndromes