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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Facial paralysis with an inflammatory parotid mass