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Management of cystic facial neuromas: an alternative approach
Stephen J Rodrigues1, Paul A Fagan, Nigel D W Biggs
1St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia. stephen.rodrigues@hotmail.com
Objective:
To describe the treatment of cystic facial neuroma with drainage and marsupialization as an alternative to tumor removal and facial nerve grafting.
Study Design:
Retrospective case review.
Setting:
Tertiary referral hospital.
Patients:
Two cases of cystic facial neuroma.
Main Outcome Measures:
Maintenance of facial nerve function at or better than preoperative function.
Results:
Both cases were managed with cyst drainage. Case 1 retained House-Brackmann Grade I facial nerve function. Case 2 retained Grade II function.
Conclusion:
Cyst drainage provides a useful alternative to tumor removal and nerve sacrifice in patients with predominantly cystic facial neuromas and serviceable facial function.
