A rare case of an undiagnosed middle ear tumor due to late referral

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-8-2021

Abstract

Facial nerve tumors constitute about 5% of all facial nerve paralysis. As it is relatively uncommon, it could be misdiagnosed. We encountered an 18-year-old girl who had right facial weakness since the age of four, referred to otorhinolaryngology clinic for further evaluation only when her hearing deteriorated and the facial weakness worsened. Further investigation revealed facial nerve schwannoma. Facial nerve paralysis in the pediatric age group is uncommon and should be examined in detail to rule out other possible etiologies besides Bell's palsy.

Keywords

Facial nerve paralysis, Facial nerve schwanoma, Middle ear tumors, Paraganglioma

Publication Title

Cureus

Volume

13

Issue

1

Publisher

Cureus Inc

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