1/58. Facial trigeminal synkinesis associated with a trigeminal schwannoma.The authors describe the clinical and electrophysiologic findings in a patient with synkinesis between muscles innervated by the facial and trigeminal nerves after resection of a trigeminal schwannoma. Conventional facial nerve conduction and blink reflex studies were normal. Stimulation of the supraorbital and facial nerves elicited reproducible responses in the masseter and pterygoid muscles, confirming a peripheral site of aberrant regeneration of the facial and trigeminal nerves.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = schwannoma (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/58. facial nerve schwannoma in the cerebellopontine cistern. Findings on high resolution CT and MR cisternography.We report a case of facial nerve schwannoma originating in the cerebellopontine cistern, diagnosed by cochlear sensorineural hearing loss, and involvement in the facial nerve canal and the anterior epitympanic recess. Precise analyses of neuro-otological and neuroradiological studies are crucial to obtain an accurate preoperative diagnosis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = schwannoma (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/58. Facial neuroma in the internal auditory canal.Authors presented two cases of facial neuromas in the internal auditory canal, one without facial palsy and the other with facial palsy. In both cases neuromas were occult and undiagnosed. Although in the first case neuroma was greater than the other, facial palsy was not developed. The mechanism of the facial palsy due to neuromas could not be clearly clarified.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.34728247799964keywords = neuroma (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/58. Intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma.Intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma are uncommon. Preoperative diagnosis of parotid tumour as schwannoma is difficult when facial nerve function is normal. A rare case of solitary schwannoma involving the upper branch of the facial nerve is described and the literature on the subject is reviewed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.4keywords = schwannoma (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/58. Intracanalicular schwannoma of the facial nerve: a manifestation of neurofibromatosis type 2.Primary facial nerve tumors, which are relatively uncommon, can present a diagnostic dilemma based on their location and variable pattern of symptoms. Of primary cranial nerve tumors, schwannomas of the facial nerve rank third in frequency after those of the eighth and fifth cranial nerves. We report an illustrative case of an intracanalicular schwannoma associated with several central nervous system tumors, consistent with neurofibromatosis type 2. Initially assumed to be an eighth cranial nerve tumor, the schwannoma was found intraoperatively to arise from the facial nerve. early diagnosis and treatment enabled excision of the tumor without sacrifice of the facial nerve. facial nerve schwannomas can resemble acoustic schwannomas in their clinical presentation. Only a heightened level of clinical vigilance will point to the correct diagnosis and result in an optimal therapeutic outcome for patients with these rare tumors.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.8keywords = schwannoma (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/58. Fibrous connective tissue lesion mimicking a vestibular schwannoma: case report.OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: cerebellopontine angle fibromas are rare pathological entities that can mimic the presentation of vestibular schwannomas (VSs). Diagnosis of these benign lesions, however, is important, because treatment options may be different. The clinical, radiological, and intraoperative features of these unusual lesions of the cerebellopontine angle are discussed, with review of the relevant literature. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 41-year-old man presented with recurrent episodes of diminished hearing on the left side, accompanied by facial ticks and pain on the same side. magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomographic scans revealed a 1.5-cm, primarily intracanalicular lesion, suggesting a left VS. INTERVENTION: The lesion was partially removed through a retrosigmoid suboccipital craniotomy. Its intraoperative appearance and hard fibrotic consistency differed from the classic features of VSs. The pathological findings indicated nontumoral fibrous connective tissue. The lesion exhibited no features of inflammation or fat and was also negative for S-100 staining. Follow-up magnetic resonance imaging scans demonstrated a small residual lesion, which exhibited shrinkage in subsequent magnetic resonance imaging studies. The painful ticks disappeared and facial nerve weakness improved postoperatively. CONCLUSION: Although cerebellopontine angle fibromas may present similar radiological features, their clinical presentation may be somewhat different from that of typical VSs. If a fibroma is suspected, radiosurgery should be avoided; limited surgery may be considered as an option for patients experiencing symptoms. Because fibromas may be intraoperatively noted to be fibrotic and vascular, radical removal may not be easy or justified. After the final diagnosis has been reached, conservative treatment of the residual lesion may be the best option.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.3203905404969keywords = schwannoma, vestibular schwannoma (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/58. Huge facial schwannoma extending into the middle cranial fossa and cerebellopontine angle without facial nerve palsy--case report.A 46-year-old male presented with a huge facial schwannoma extending into both the middle cranial fossa and the cerebellopontine angle but without manifesting facial nerve palsy. Neurological examination on admission revealed no deficits except for speech disturbance. Computed tomography showed a multicystic tumor extending into the middle cranial fossa and the cerebellopontine angle, with destruction of the petrous bone. The tumor was totally grossly removed. Histological examination identified schwannoma. Total facial nerve palsy appeared postoperatively, but hearing acuity was preserved at a useful level. facial nerve palsy is one of the most typical symptoms in patients with facial schwannoma, but is not always manifested even if the tumor extends into both the middle cranial fossa and the cerebellopontine angle.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.4keywords = schwannoma (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/58. Immediate neurological deterioration after gamma knife radiosurgery for acoustic neuroma. Case report.The authors describe acute deterioration in facial and acoustic neuropathies following radiosurgery for acoustic neuromas. In May 1995, a 26-year-old man, who had no evidence of neurofibromatosis Type 2, was treated with gamma knife radiosurgery (GKS; maximum dose 20 Gy and margin dose 14 Gy) for a right-sided intracanalicular acoustic tumor. Two days after the treatment, he developed headache, vomiting, right-sided facial weakness, tinnitus, and right hearing loss. There was a deterioration of facial nerve function and hearing function from pretreatment values. The facial function worsened from House-Brackmann Grade 1 to 3. Hearing deteriorated from Grade 1 to 5. Magnetic resonance (MR) images, obtained at the same time revealed an obvious decrease in contrast enhancement of the tumor without any change in tumor size or peritumoral edema. facial nerve function improved gradually and increased to House-Brackmann Grade 2 by 8 months post-GKS. The tumor has been unchanged in size for 5 years, and facial nerve function has also been maintained at Grade 2 with unchanged deafness. This is the first detailed report of immediate facial neuropathy after GKS for acoustic neuroma and MR imaging revealing early possibly toxic changes. Potential explanations for this phenomenon are presented.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.3101030533087keywords = neuroma, acoustic neuroma (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/58. Hypertrophic neuropathy of the facial nerve.Hypertrophic neuropathy is a peripheral nerve lesion that is histologically characterized by onion bulb formations around axons. This histologic picture, which is usually seen in generalized hypertrophic neuropathies, can occasionally be observed in single nerves as localized hypertrophic neuropathy. Cranial involvement of such localized hypertrophic neuropathy represents a very rare entity; only a few cases have been reported in the literature. We report the history of a progressive facial paralysis with a tumorous enlargement of the seventh cranial nerve that was clinically suspected of being a schwannoma. Pathological examination permitted the diagnosis of hypertrophic neuropathy.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = schwannoma (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/58. Transtemporal facial nerve schwannoma without facial nerve paralysis.Facial schwannoma is a relatively rare but well documented lesion, presenting either as a mass or with facial nerve symptoms. In this report, an extensive facial schwannoma, extending from the brain stem to the periphery with minimal facial nerve symptoms and normal facial function is presented.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.2keywords = schwannoma (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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