Facial Nerve Neuromas

Facial Nerve Schwannomas

“…Presenting symptoms are of three major types: (1) facial palsy or paresis; (2) otologic symptoms, and (3) parotid masses. These symptoms are stratified according to tumor location, as shown in the results of this study and as reported by others.2,6 There is no "classic" presentation for these tumors as a group, 14 but each type of facial nerve schwannoma has its own characteristic signs and symptoms.…”

Facial Nerve Schwannomas

“…Presenting symptoms are of three major types: (1) facial palsy or paresis; (2) otologic symptoms, and (3) parotid masses. These symptoms are stratified according to tumor location, as shown in the results of this study and as reported by others.2,6 There is no "classic" presentation for these tumors as a group, 14 but each type of facial nerve schwannoma has its own characteristic signs and symptoms.…”

Transtemporal facial nerve schwannoma without facial nerve paralysis

“…4 Facial twitching is a common manifestation. 9 Normal facial nerve function has been reported in 27 per cent of patients but is unusual in extensive tumours such as the case presented. 1 0 ,1 1 Otalgia is relatively rare.…”

“…1 0 ,1 1 Otalgia is relatively rare. 9 CT scanning is useful for assessing the bony facial nerve canal and surgical planning but, as in this case, cannot accurately delineate the soft-tissue extent of the tumour. Gadolinium-enhanced MRI is at present the most accurate investigation for assessing the extent of a facial nerve schwannoma.…”

Removal of unexpected schwannoma with superficial parotidectomy using modified-Blair incision and superficial musculoaponeurotic system folding: A case report

“…The lesion typically has a well-demarcated border and is hard to touch. The symptoms are usually nonspecific[ 7 , 8 ]. Imaging tests such as Contrast-enhanced facial CT reveal a well-defined mass containing a cystic lesion and displacement of the surrounding structures.…”

Facial Nerve Schwannomas

“…Presenting symptoms are of three major types: (1) facial palsy or paresis; (2) otologic symptoms, and (3) parotid masses. These symptoms are stratified according to tumor location, as shown in the results of this study and as reported by others.2,6 There is no "classic" presentation for these tumors as a group, 14 but each type of facial nerve schwannoma has its own characteristic signs and symptoms.…”

Transtemporal facial nerve schwannoma without facial nerve paralysis

“…4 Facial twitching is a common manifestation. 9 Normal facial nerve function has been reported in 27 per cent of patients but is unusual in extensive tumours such as the case presented. 1 0 ,1 1 Otalgia is relatively rare.…”

“…1 0 ,1 1 Otalgia is relatively rare. 9 CT scanning is useful for assessing the bony facial nerve canal and surgical planning but, as in this case, cannot accurately delineate the soft-tissue extent of the tumour. Gadolinium-enhanced MRI is at present the most accurate investigation for assessing the extent of a facial nerve schwannoma.…”

Removal of unexpected schwannoma with superficial parotidectomy using modified-Blair incision and superficial musculoaponeurotic system folding: A case report

“…The lesion typically has a well-demarcated border and is hard to touch. The symptoms are usually nonspecific[ 7 , 8 ]. Imaging tests such as Contrast-enhanced facial CT reveal a well-defined mass containing a cystic lesion and displacement of the surrounding structures.…”

Facial Nerve Schwannomas

“…Presenting symptoms are of three major types: (1) facial palsy or paresis; (2) otologic symptoms, and (3) parotid masses. These symptoms are stratified according to tumor location, as shown in the results of this study and as reported by others.2,6 There is no "classic" presentation for these tumors as a group, 14 but each type of facial nerve schwannoma has its own characteristic signs and symptoms.…”

Transtemporal facial nerve schwannoma without facial nerve paralysis

“…4 Facial twitching is a common manifestation. 9 Normal facial nerve function has been reported in 27 per cent of patients but is unusual in extensive tumours such as the case presented. 1 0 ,1 1 Otalgia is relatively rare.…”

“…1 0 ,1 1 Otalgia is relatively rare. 9 CT scanning is useful for assessing the bony facial nerve canal and surgical planning but, as in this case, cannot accurately delineate the soft-tissue extent of the tumour. Gadolinium-enhanced MRI is at present the most accurate investigation for assessing the extent of a facial nerve schwannoma.…”

Removal of unexpected schwannoma with superficial parotidectomy using modified-Blair incision and superficial musculoaponeurotic system folding: A case report

“…The lesion typically has a well-demarcated border and is hard to touch. The symptoms are usually nonspecific[ 7 , 8 ]. Imaging tests such as Contrast-enhanced facial CT reveal a well-defined mass containing a cystic lesion and displacement of the surrounding structures.…”