Neurinoma of the greater superficial petrosal nerve developed acute facialpalsy: Case report and review of the literature

Authors
Aihara, N Yamada, K Matsuda, F Murakami, S
Citation
N. Aihara et al., Neurinoma of the greater superficial petrosal nerve developed acute facialpalsy: Case report and review of the literature, SKULL BASE, 11(1), 2001, pp. 77-80
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
SKULL BASE-AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
ISSN journal
15315010 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
77 - 80
Database
ISI
SICI code
1531-5010(2001)11:1<77:NOTGSP>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
The authors report on a patient with a greater superficial petrosal nerve n eurinoma. The patient developed severe acute facial palsy and the palsy imp roved soon after removal of the tumor. We review of the literature and desc ribe its rarity and surgical treatment with regard to other facial nerve ne urinomas originating from the main trunk of the facial nerve.