MRI Brain
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| T2w T1w Flair Post contrast T1w |
A well demarcated soft tissue signal intensity mass in left CP angle, centered to porus acousticus with obvious intra canalicular extension giving so called "ice cream on cone" appearance.
Widening of corresponding IAC (Internal Auditory Canal).
Signals are low on T1, hyperintense on T2 and isointense to brain parenchyma on FLAIR.
Homogenous intense enhancement on post contrast T1w images.
Left half of Pons and middle cerebellar peduncle compressed. No obstructive hydrocephalus.
Imaging diagnosis : Acoustic Schwannoma.
ACOUSTIC SCHWANNOMA
Syn : Acoustic schwannoma, Acoustic neuroma, Acoustic tumor, Vestibular Schwannoma
Imaging wise use of term Acoustic schwannoma in MRI Report is more accurate than Vestibular schwannoma, though most lesions arise from vestibular portion of 8th cranial nerve (CN) as its not possible imagingwise to comment whether it is arising form vestibular or choclear nerve.
A benign tumor arising from Schwann cells that wrap vestibulo cochlear nerve in Internal Auditary Canal (IAC)
Most common lesion in patients with unilateral SNHL (> 90%)
Most common CPA-lAC mass (85-90%)
Second most common extra-axial neoplasm in adults.
Genetics behind is inactivating mutations of NF2 tumor suppressor gene noted in 60% of sporadic AS. Multiple or bilateral schwannomas seen in NF2.
MRI is the investigation of choice. Axial FLAIR, T2, Post contrast T1 with FIESTA are the most recommended sequences.
Imagingwise well circumscribed extra axial avidly enhancing Cp angle solid tumor, centered to porus acousticus with intra canalicular extension giving so called ice cream on cone appearance.
Smaller lesions are Cylindrical when intra canalicular and confined IAC.
In 0.5% case an associated arachnoid cyst noted.
Histo pathology
Microscopic Features are differentiated neoplastic Schwann cells in a collagenous matrix.
Areas of compact, elongated cells = Antoni A. Most AS comprised mostly of Antoni A cells.
Areas less densely cellular with tumor loosely arranged, clusters of lipid-laden cells = Antoni B
Strong, diffuse expression of S-100 protein.
No necrosis but may have intramural cysts; rarely hemorrhagic.
Clinical Presentation
Adults with unilateral slowly progressive SNHL in most common.
If lesion is small may have Tinnitus (ringing in ear) and disequilibrium.
Larger lesion may present with Trigeminal neuralgia and/or facial neuropathy.
Peak age is 40-60 years, Rare in children unless NF2. No gender specificity.
Brainstem electric response audiometry (BERA) most sensitive pre-imaging test for AS, however unnecessary if early, screening MR is done.
Treatment
Translabyrinthine resection if no hearing preservation possible.
Middle cranial fossa approach for intracanalicular AS, especially lateral lAC location.
Retrosigmoid approach when CPA or medial lAC component present.
Radiation therapy - Gamma knife: Low-dose, sharply collimated, focused cobalt-60 treatment when medical contraindications to surgery or residual post-operative lesion.
Reference: Diagnostic Imaging Osborn
ACOUSTIC SCHWANNOMA
Imaging wise use of term Acoustic schwannoma in MRI Report is more accurate than Vestibular schwannoma, though most lesions arise from vestibular portion of 8th cranial nerve (CN) as its not possible imagingwise to comment whether it is arising form vestibular or choclear nerve.
A benign tumor arising from Schwann cells that wrap vestibulo cochlear nerve in Internal Auditary Canal (IAC)
Most common lesion in patients with unilateral SNHL (> 90%)
Most common CPA-lAC mass (85-90%)
Second most common extra-axial neoplasm in adults.
Genetics behind is inactivating mutations of NF2 tumor suppressor gene noted in 60% of sporadic AS. Multiple or bilateral schwannomas seen in NF2.
MRI is the investigation of choice. Axial FLAIR, T2, Post contrast T1 with FIESTA are the most recommended sequences.
Imagingwise well circumscribed extra axial avidly enhancing Cp angle solid tumor, centered to porus acousticus with intra canalicular extension giving so called ice cream on cone appearance.
Smaller lesions are Cylindrical when intra canalicular and confined IAC.
In 0.5% case an associated arachnoid cyst noted.
Histo pathology
Microscopic Features are differentiated neoplastic Schwann cells in a collagenous matrix.
Areas of compact, elongated cells = Antoni A. Most AS comprised mostly of Antoni A cells.
Areas less densely cellular with tumor loosely arranged, clusters of lipid-laden cells = Antoni B
Strong, diffuse expression of S-100 protein.
No necrosis but may have intramural cysts; rarely hemorrhagic.
Clinical Presentation
Adults with unilateral slowly progressive SNHL in most common.
If lesion is small may have Tinnitus (ringing in ear) and disequilibrium.
Larger lesion may present with Trigeminal neuralgia and/or facial neuropathy.
Peak age is 40-60 years, Rare in children unless NF2. No gender specificity.
Brainstem electric response audiometry (BERA) most sensitive pre-imaging test for AS, however unnecessary if early, screening MR is done.
Treatment
Translabyrinthine resection if no hearing preservation possible.
Middle cranial fossa approach for intracanalicular AS, especially lateral lAC location.
Retrosigmoid approach when CPA or medial lAC component present.
Radiation therapy - Gamma knife: Low-dose, sharply collimated, focused cobalt-60 treatment when medical contraindications to surgery or residual post-operative lesion.
Reference: Diagnostic Imaging Osborn
Closest DD
1. Meningioma
1. Meningioma
Intra canalicular meningioma may mimic ASch and difficult to differentiate imagingwise.
Cp angle Meningioma will be broad based to dura with an associated dural tailing on post contrast T1.
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Histopathology report mentions Meningioma.
2. Facial Nerve Schwannoma :
When confined to CPA - IAC may exactly mimic Asch.
Labyrinthine segment tail present.
When confined to CPA - IAC may exactly mimic Asch.
Labyrinthine segment tail present.
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