Facial paralysis with an inflammatory parotid mass
Halfpenny, W.; Bhandari, R.; Dunkley, S.
International Journal of Clinical Practice 55(6): 413-414
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 1368-5031 PMID: 11501234 Document Number: 6789
Facial paralysis in association with a parotid mass is usually associated with a diagnosis of malignancy. Benign parotid neoplasms and inflammatory processes resulting in facial paralysis are extremely rare. This report describes such a case and highlights some of the difficulties surrounding the diagnosis and management of these cases.
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