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Skull Base 1995; 5(4): 227-232
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1058920
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1058920
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Intratemporal Hemangiomas Involving the Facial Nerve: Diagnosis and Management
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Publication Date:
03 March 2008 (online)
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Abstract
Intratemporal vascular tumors involving the facial nerve are rare benign lesions. Because of their variable clinical features, they are often misdiagnosed preoperatively. This study presents a series of 21 patients with such lesions managed from 1977 to 1994. Facial nerve dysfunction was the most common complaint, present in 60% of the cases, followed by hearing loss, present in 40% of cases. High-resolution computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging with gadolinium, and a high index of clinical suspicion is required for preoperative diagnosis of these lesions. Early surgical resection of these tumors permits acceptable return of facial nerve function in many patients.