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Recurrent Facial Paralysis-an Unusual Initial Presentation of Temporal Bone Metastasis in Case of Advanced Prostate
Ankita Singh1, Nalini Bhat2, Daniel Salivendra2
1Post Graduate Medical Officer in ENT, ENT Department, BARC Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Abstract:
Metastasis into temporal bone is uncommon. Involvement of facial nerve is rarer. We report an unusual case of metastatic prostatic carcinoma presenting initially as facial nerve palsy in an 82 year old male. Diagnostic pitfalls have been discussed. Radiological evaluation followed by biopsy was diagnostic.

