Facial neurinoma: a possible surprise in the diagnostic approach to Bell's palsy
Forton, G.E.; Offeciers, F.E.
Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica 47(4): 389-396
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6497 PMID: 8296541 Document Number: 405285
A neuroma of the facial nerve is a rather uncommon finding. Two cases of facial nerve neuromas, with special focus on the importance of high-definition imaging techniques and on the histologic characteristics are presented. Some surgical modalities regarding tumor removal as well as facial nerve repair are discussed.
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