a growth on a nerve in the brain that interrupts information being sent from the inner ear to the brain causing problems with hearing and balance

He was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma. 他被诊断出患有听觉神经瘤。

It is unclear whether this treatment can improve hearing in patients with acoustic neuromas. 目前尚不清楚这种治疗方法是否能够提高听觉神经瘤患者的听力水平。