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Skull Base 2004; 14(2): 115-120
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-828707
CASE REPORT

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Facial Nerve Neuroma: Clinical, Diagnostic, and Surgical Features

Tayfun Kirazli1 , Kazim Öner2 , Cem Bilgen1 , Izzet Övül2 , Raşit Midilli1
  • 1Departments of ENT, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
  • 2Departments of Neurosurgery, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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04 June 2004 (online)

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Facial nerve neuromas are uncommon benign tumors. The diversity of tumor locations and their proximity to vital neurovascular structures create a variety of clinical situations, and the management strategy for each case differs. Two cases with tumors located at different sites and associated with different clinical presentations are discussed in terms of diagnosis and management.

KEYWORDS

Neuroma - facial nerve - chorda tympani - paralysis

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