Neglected left intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma causing complete facial nerve palsy: A case report

Authors

  • Khim Soon Vong Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  • Irfan Mohamad Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  • Rohaizam Jaafar Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hospital Miri, Jalan Cahaya, 98000 Miri, Sarawak

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v17i4.38338

Keywords:

Schwannoma, extracranial schwannoma, parotid, facial nerve, paralysis

Abstract

Extracranial schwannomas in the head and neck region are relatively rare neoplasms. The tumours are slow growing and often unnoticeable. The nerve of origin is unable to be determined until the time of surgery. Proper preoperative assessment of the disease can be done by imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging. The treatment for these tumours is surgical resection with preservation of the neural pathway. We report a case of left intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma in a middle-aged lady causing complete facial nerve paralysis. The clinical features, diagnostic possibilities and management are discussed

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(4) 2018 p.680-682

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Published

2018-09-19

How to Cite

Vong, K. S., Mohamad, I., & Jaafar, R. (2018). Neglected left intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma causing complete facial nerve palsy: A case report. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 17(4), 680–682. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v17i4.38338

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 4 (2018)

Section

Case Reports

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