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Facial nerve dysfunction in osteopetrosis.
- Source :
- Laryngoscope; 1993, Vol. 103 Issue 5, p494-497, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 1993
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Abstract
- When facial nerve dysfunction occurs in conjunction with one of the rare temporal bone dysplasias, the physician faces a therapeutic dilemma. There is no consensus in the literature regarding the management of facial paralysis or facial spasm under these circumstances. During the past 2 years, four patients were seen with forms of osteopetroses and neurotologic symptoms. A patient with malignant, recessive osteopetrosis and a patient with Engelmann's disease were surgically managed for facial paralysis and facial spasm. The outcome of the treatment is discussed as well as the available literature on this subject. A new complication of facial nerve decompression in children with osteopetrosis is described, as well as appropriate caveats in the management of facial nerve disorders in the osteopetroses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0023852X
- Volume :
- 103
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Laryngoscope
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 90727985
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1288/00005537-199305000-00002