Acoustic neuroma risk factors

Common risk factors in the development of acoustic neuroma are neurofibromatosis type 2 and radiation exposure. Less common risk factors include sporadic defects in tumor suppressor genes, exposure to loud noise, history of parathyroid adenoma, and the use of cellular phones.

• Neurofibromatosis type 2^[1][2]
• Childhood exposure to radiation of the head and neck^[3][4]
• Exposure to high-dose ionizing radiation^[5][6]

• Sporadic defects in tumor suppressor genes in some individuals
• Exposure to loud noise on a consistent basis^[7]
• A concomitant history of having had a parathyroid adenoma^[8]
• The use of cellular phones^{[9][10][11][12][13]}

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