Facial nerve schwannoma – a rare cause of peripheral facial paralysis: clinical case and literature review

Facial nerve schwannoma is a benign neoplasm originating from the Schwann cells of the facial nerve. It represents approximately 5% of facial paralysis cases and should be included in the differential diagnosis of peripheral facial paralysis. This neoplasm most frequently affects the tympanic and m...

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Main Authors: Pedro Marques Gomes, Rita Rodrigues, André Carção, Fátima Hierro, Nuno Oliveira, Delfim Duarte, Paula Azevedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Portuguese Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 2023-12-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço
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Online Access:https://journalsporl.com/index.php/sporl/article/view/2067
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