Intraparotid Facial Nerve Schwannoma

Arch Craniofac Surg. 2014 Apr;15(1):28-31. doi: 10.7181/acfs.2014.15.1.28. Epub 2014 Apr 10.

Abstract

Intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma is a rare benign neoplasm. Due to its rarity, it is not usually a prioritized diagnosis before surgery and may therefore lead to an unintentional treatment error. In this article, we report a single case of intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma. We were able to make a diagnosis with frozen biopsy. A complete resection of the mass while preserving the facial nerve was performed. Herein we present our clinical experience with regards to the treatment process of intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma.

Keywords: Facial nerve; Parotid gland; Schwannoma.