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Intratemporal facial nerve hemangiomas.

C Shelton1, D E Brackmann, W W Lo

  • 1House Ear Clinic, University of Southern California School of Medicine.

Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
|January 1, 1991
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Facial nerve hemangiomas are benign tumors compressing the facial nerve. Early diagnosis using MRI, CT, and EMG aids in preserving facial nerve function during surgical removal.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology
  • Vascular Oncology

Background:

  • Facial nerve hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors within the temporal bone.
  • Histologically similar to cavernous hemangiomas and vascular malformations.
  • Unlike schwannomas, they are extraneural, causing symptoms via compression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the experience with 34 patients diagnosed with nonglomus intratemporal vascular tumors.
  • To outline diagnostic modalities and treatment outcomes for facial nerve hemangiomas.
  • To emphasize the importance of early detection for nerve preservation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 34 patients at the House Ear Clinic.
  • Utilized magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and high-resolution computerized tomography (CT).

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  • Facial electromyography (EMG) was employed for diagnostic assistance.

    • Main Results:

    • Tumors in the internal auditory canal often cause progressive sensorineural hearing loss.
    • Geniculate ganglion hemangiomas typically present with facial nerve symptoms.
    • Early diagnosis allowed for facial nerve preservation in some cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Facial nerve hemangiomas require specific diagnostic approaches based on location.
    • Advanced imaging (MRI, CT) and EMG are crucial for diagnosis.
    • Prompt identification enables surgical intervention with potential for facial nerve preservation.