Intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma: Report of two cases

Document Type : Case Report

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1 Associated Professor, Otorhinolaryngology – head and neck surgery department, Shiraz university of medical sciences, Iran

2 Resident, Otorhinolaryngology – head and neck surgery department, Shiraz university of medical sciences, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Intra parotid facial nerve schowannoma is a rare tumor.
Case report: In this article we presented two cases of intra parotid facial nerve schowannoma. In two cases tumor presented with asymptomatic parotid mass that mimic pleomorphic adenoma. No preoperative facial nerve dysfunction in cases is detected. Diagnostic result and surgical management are discussed in this paper.
 

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Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 20, Issue 52 - Serial Number 52
July and August 2008
Pages 99-101

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