Benign ear cysts are noncancerous lumps or growths within the canal of the ear, pinna, or other parts of the ear. Skip to main content Skip to main content. Register for more ...

Acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that affects the nerves between the inner ear and the brain. It can lead to hearing loss, tinnitus, and a loss of balance. This article explores the treatments ...

The translabyrinthine approach is an option for removing a benign ear tumor called an acoustic neuroma or vestibular schwannoma. Surgeons make an incision behind the ear and remove bone from the ...

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is an inner-ear disorder that is a common cause of vertigo. Find out why it happens, how it’s diagnosed, and how it’s treated.

I couldn't go to sleep."He saw a specialist at Tufts Medical Center, where an MRI revealed the unthinkable: a rare, benign tumor known as an acoustic neuroma in his right ear.