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Large intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma: case report and review of the literature

Authors :
E. Tsohataridis
Pantelis Stavrinou
N. S. Salemis
P. Vlastarakos
Gourgiotis S
A. Karameris
K. Nazos
Evangelos Tsiambas
Source :
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery. 37(7)
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Here is reported an extremely rare case of a large intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma in a 32-year-old female who presented with a parotid mass. There had been a long clinical course and sudden onset of facial weakness. Diagnostic evaluation and surgical management are discussed along with a brief review of the literature.

Details

ISSN :
09015027
Volume :
37
Issue :
7
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....7f41a3a1bf768011f604ef0d76f3a8f2