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Facial nerve neuroma

J L Pulec1

  • 1Pulec Ear Clinic, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles 90017.

Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Facial nerve neuromas, rare tumors, can cause facial paralysis. Prompt surgical removal and nerve grafting offer significant facial function recovery, averaging 80% strength.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Facial nerve neuromas are uncommon, slow-growing tumors affecting the facial nerve.
  • Symptoms vary based on tumor location, impacting facial muscles or originating from the brainstem.

Observation:

  • Surgical intervention requires thorough diagnosis and preparation for specific approaches (middle-cranial fossa or translabyrinthine).
  • Nerve grafting is often necessary, with hypoglossal facial anastomosis as an alternative in select cases.

Findings:

  • Facial nerve grafting in 37 patients yielded an average of 80% facial nerve strength recovery.
  • Synkinesis is a common outcome post-grafting; complete recovery occurred in 2 patients, with varying degrees of return in others.

Implications:

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  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention, including nerve grafting for recent paralysis, improve outcomes and reduce permanent facial palsy.
  • Optimal surgical conditions and timely treatment are crucial for maximizing facial function restoration.