The cerebellopontine angle is the anatomic space between the cerebellum and the pons. This is a common site for the growth of acoustic neuromas or schwannomas. A distinct neurologic syndrome of deficits occurs due to the anatomic proximity of the cerebellopontine angle to specific cranial nerves.
ICD9
191.6 - Neoplasms of brain: Cerebellum NOS: Cerebellopontine angle