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Hemifacial spasm associated with benign parotid tumor
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|January 1, 1977
Summary
A benign parotid tumor caused hemifacial spasm in a patient. Surgical removal of the tumor successfully resolved the spasm symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oncology
Background:
- Hemifacial spasm is an involuntary twitching of facial muscles.
- Parotid tumors are neoplasms located in the salivary glands.
Observation:
- A patient presented with hemifacial spasm.
- A benign parotid tumor was identified as the cause.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the benign parotid tumor was performed.
- Post-operative relief of hemifacial spasm symptoms was observed.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare association between parotid tumors and hemifacial spasm.
- Surgical intervention can be an effective treatment for parotid tumor-induced hemifacial spasm.