Tumors of the skull base can affect many neurological functions including hearing and balance. Tumors can be malignant or benign and due to its proximity to delicate neurological structures, they can be difficult to remove. Types of tumors that may form at the base of the skull may include acoustic neuroma, chordoma, chondrosarcomas, epidermoid cysts, and other types of tumors.
At Arizona Hearing and Balance Center, our team is expertly trained in hearing disorders and will determine the cause of your hearing loss before simply fitting you with a hearing aid.