Facial nerve schwannoma From: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology | Date: February 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright Annals Publishing Company Feb 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Facial nerve schwannomas are clinically challenging tumors. This is a case study of a young woman with an extensive facial nerve schwannoma. The clinical presentation, radiographic diagnosis, pathological confirmation, and treatment options for this relatively rare tumor are discussed.

KEY WORDS - facial nerve paralysis, facial nerve schwannoma.

INTRODUCTION

Facial nerve schwannomas are rare tumors that can pose challenges in both their diagnosis and management. Schwannomas are benign encapsulated neoplasms of nerve sheath origin, and may involve any site along the facial nerve, from the ...

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