Facial Nerve Paralysis Secondary to Benign Parotid Tumor

Plasticity of the Extracranial Facial Nerve

“…The tenacity of the extratemporal portion of the nerve to withstand significant compression is borne out in a review of the literature describing benign tumors of the parotid gland that caused facial dysfunction. Twenty‐four cases reported in the literature were analyzed 60‐79 . Six patients had tumorous extension into the stylomastoid foramen, where the compressive effects can easily explain the onset of facial palsy.…”