Abstract
A case is presented of a patient undergoing pre-operative embolization of a glomus tumour who developed a facial palsy one hour after embolization. At the time of surgery it was found to be due to the embolization material (polyvinyl alcohol foam) blocking the stylomastoid artery. The blood supply of glomus tumours and the variations in the blood supply of the facial nerve are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Carotid Arteries / diagnostic imaging
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Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
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Facial Nerve / blood supply
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Facial Nerve / pathology
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Facial Paralysis / diagnostic imaging
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Facial Paralysis / etiology*
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Facial Paralysis / pathology
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Female
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Glomus Jugulare Tumor / blood supply
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Glomus Jugulare Tumor / complications*
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Glomus Jugulare Tumor / diagnostic imaging
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Glomus Jugulare Tumor / pathology
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Glomus Jugulare Tumor / therapy
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Middle Aged
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Radiography