Aug 1, 2026
Acoustic Neuroma: Observation vs. Radiosurgery vs. Surgery
Acoustic neuroma treatment comes down to three paths: observation, radiosurgery, or surgery. A clear guide to the pros, cons, and who each option suits.
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Understanding your diagnosis
Plain-language guides to the conditions Dr. Arnaout treats — written to help you feel informed and prepared.
Jul 19, 2026
Gliomas and Glioblastoma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Gliomas are the most common primary brain tumors, ranging from slow-growing astrocytomas to glioblastoma. Learn the symptoms, how gliomas are diagnosed and graded, and modern treatment options.
Read more →Jul 17, 2026
Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2): Tumors, Symptoms, and Lifelong Care
Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) causes bilateral acoustic neuromas and other nervous-system tumors. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and lifelong, team-based care.
Read more →Apr 8, 2024
Navigating Skull Base Chondrosarcoma: A Patient's Guide
Skull base chondrosarcoma is a rare cartilage-derived tumor. Learn its symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and the surgical and radiation treatments used to manage it.
Read more →Apr 1, 2024
Understanding Facial Pain: Trigeminal Neuralgia vs. Atypical Facial Pain
How does trigeminal neuralgia differ from atypical facial pain? Learn the differences in symptoms, causes, and treatment — and why an accurate diagnosis matters.
Read more →Mar 25, 2024
Clival Chordoma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Clival chordomas are rare skull base tumors. Learn their symptoms, how they're diagnosed, and the surgical and radiation treatments used to manage them.
Read more →Jun 5, 2023
Pituitary Adenomas: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pituitary adenomas are usually benign pituitary gland tumors. Learn the symptoms (hormonal changes, vision problems), how they're diagnosed, and treatment options.
Read more →Apr 20, 2023
Brain Metastases: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Brain metastases occur when cancer spreads to the brain. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments — surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, and systemic therapy.
Read more →Apr 10, 2023
Meningiomas: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Meningiomas are usually benign, slow-growing brain tumors. Learn the symptoms, how they're diagnosed, and treatments from observation to minimally invasive surgery.
Read more →Mar 29, 2023
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Trigeminal neuralgia causes sudden, severe facial pain. Learn its symptoms, causes, how it's diagnosed, and treatments from medication to microvascular decompression.
Read more →Mar 28, 2023
Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma): Symptoms and Treatment
Vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) is a benign tumor on the hearing nerve. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments — observation, radiosurgery, and surgery.
Read more →Mar 27, 2023
Brain Tumor Awareness: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Brain tumors, whether benign or malignant, can affect anyone. Learn the common signs and symptoms, how they're diagnosed, and the range of treatment options.
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These guides are general education. For advice about your specific situation, Dr. Arnaout's office is happy to help.
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