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alwaysanonymous

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AN size
« on: March 10, 2005, 03:35:50 pm »
i just want to get a general idea of the typical siz of an AN so everyone please vote so it is more accurate
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Kate B

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Re: AN size
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2005, 07:36:57 am »
Mine was 1.5 cm.

This will be interesting.  Nonetheless, I don't think there is a typical size because symptoms vary that send people to the doctor.  Also, some doctors unfamiliar with AN's give people other explanations (such as aging) as to why symptoms are happening.

I would venture to say that with today's technology,(MRI with and without contrast) that tumors are diagnosed at a smaller size than when cat scans were used.

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Becky

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Re: AN size
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2005, 10:26:03 am »
I just learned of someone's small AN turning out to be a swollen nerve -- found out in surgery there was no tumor.  Also read that up to about 7 or 8 mm it may be difficult to be sure if it really is a tumor.  Maybe a good reason to watch and wait for small masses.

Becky
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Raydean

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Re: AN size
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2005, 02:26:14 pm »
I'd be interested in knowing the age of the person, as well as the tumor size, male/female, right or left side tumor.

Best to all
Raydean
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Dave_S121

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Re: AN size
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2005, 05:44:43 pm »
Size: 2.2cm

Age: 50

Sex: M

Location: Right side
« Last Edit: March 11, 2005, 09:49:31 pm by Dave_S121 »
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Becky

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Re: AN size
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2005, 04:46:59 pm »
I wasn't sure where this poll was, and I had to search a bit to find it again.  Is there any way to just search for polls? 

Becky
« Last Edit: March 20, 2005, 10:33:16 am by Becky »
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evelyne vandersand

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Re: AN size
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2005, 10:52:11 pm »
My AN was 7mm which is o,7 cm
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Mr.Tim

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Re: AN size
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2005, 12:17:04 am »
Mine was right side and depending on which doctor I asked, 1.4 - 1.8 cm. I was 43 when diagnosed, had surgery at 44, I'm now 46.
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alwaysanonymous

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Re: AN size
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2005, 01:42:37 pm »
left side 5cm female. at the time i was 9 and the day after i woke up i was ten. im 14 now
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Re: AN size
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2005, 06:10:00 pm »
Size:  1.2 cm

Age:  59

Sex:  Male

Location:  Left Side

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Pembo

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Re: AN size
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2005, 07:12:48 pm »
4 cm, right side, female, age 35
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Joy

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Re: AN size
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2005, 06:06:03 am »
Female
diagnosed at age 50, am now 52
AN tumor on left side
Size - 4.8 x 3.1 cm
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Jennifer

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Re: AN size
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2005, 10:37:31 am »
female
Age: 17
right side
2.5 x 3.0
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Re: AN size
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2005, 09:28:06 pm »
Can't quite figure out how to add my input on the poll but...

Size:  1.8cm
Age:  42 (at time of discovery)
Sex:  M
Location:   Left side
How it was found:  Failed annual hearing test....resulting tests identified the tumor.
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Originally 1.8cm (left ear)...Swelled to 2.1 cm...and holding after GK treatment (Nov 2003)
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bklase

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Re: AN size
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2005, 08:33:07 pm »
I just learned this past Friday that my left side AN has grown from 1.3cm to 1.6cm.
I will visit the House Ear Clinic to help determine the best course of action since it is clearly growing.


I have about 70% hearing remianing in my left ear.  Does any one know the likelihood of hearing perservation with a AN at 1.6cm should I undergo surgery?

Thanks for your inputs.
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