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DZ

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Anyone develop a lump behind ear on Translab side?
« on: March 22, 2023, 09:18:29 am »
Just wanted to ask if anyone else developed a soft non-painful lump behind the ear against the skull on the translabyrinthine surgical site side? I am about 6 months post op. Will see an MD soon but thought I would ask if anyone else developed this type of mass. Thanks!
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Significant Left-sided hearing loss & some tinnitus, Size of tumor was 2.1cmX1.9cmX1.5cm. Translabyrinthine surgical resection on 8/18/22 at UCSD. Thin remanent left on facial nerve. Post op -No left hearing, bilateral tinnitus, no significant balance issues, recovering.

Greece Lover

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Re: Anyone develop a lump behind ear on Translab side?
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2023, 08:53:29 am »
I had mid-fossa, but I do have a lump/ridge sort of thing.  My doctor had prepared me for that.  I suspect it's just how and where the bone healed back?  I've had it for six years now with no issues.
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Vestibular Schwannoma 1.2 cm. Right side.
Middle fossa surgery at University of Iowa on May 9 2016.
Hearing saved.  Face is fine. Balance pretty darn good most days.
One year follow up MRI showed no tumor. 
Five year follow up showed no tumor, so I'm in the clear.

DZ

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Re: Anyone develop a lump behind ear on Translab side?
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2023, 10:44:25 am »
Greece Lover - Thanks for the reply! - Good info but my growth is near, but not on the incision site. That is why I dont know if related to translab technique or not.  Will see!
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Significant Left-sided hearing loss & some tinnitus, Size of tumor was 2.1cmX1.9cmX1.5cm. Translabyrinthine surgical resection on 8/18/22 at UCSD. Thin remanent left on facial nerve. Post op -No left hearing, bilateral tinnitus, no significant balance issues, recovering.
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