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Facial Nerve Schwannomas: Presentation and Our Results of Treatment Comparing Three Techniques

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Diplan Rubio J, Vales O, Palma D�az M, Vega Alarc�n A, Romero D, Morales del �ngel J, Hinojosa R

The facial nerve schwannoma (FNS) is a tumor originated from Schwann cells. It may appear in any part of the nerve, from its origin in the cerebellopontine angle to its extracranial branches in the parotid space.

Objectives: the present study aims to present different forms of presentation, evolution and management of facial schwannomas and compare the results of the three therapeutic modalities (observation, radiotherapy and surgery) used in our observation.

Material and methods: A retrospective review of all facial schwannomas cases in view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8785.1000243

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