Facial Nerve Schwannoma: A Case Report, Radiological Features and Literature Review
Pilloni, G.; Mico, B.Massa.; Altieri, R.; Zenga, F.; Ducati, A.; Garbossa, D.; Tartara, F.
Surgical Technology International 31: 400-402
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 1090-3941 PMID: 29315450 Document Number: 694032
Facial nerve schwannoma localized in the middle fossa is a rare lesion. We report a case of a facial nerve schwannoma in a 30-year-old male presenting with facial nerve palsy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a 3 cm diameter tumor of the right middle fossa. The tumor was removed using a sub-temporal approach. Intraoperative monitoring allowed for identification of the facial nerve, so it was not damaged during the surgical excision. Neurological clinical examination at discharge demonstrated moderate facial nerve improvement (Grade III House-Brackmann).