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Keratosis obturans complicated with facial nerve palsy: a diagnostic dilemma

Facial nerve hemangioma in the middle ear

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 16 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Facial nerve hemangioma is a rare and benign vascular tumor, and accounts for 0.7% of intratemporal tumors. We report the second case described in the literature of a facial nerve hemangioma in its tympanic segment. A 14-year-old male patient presented with a history of progressive right ear hea...

The role of facial canal diameter in the pathogenesis and grade of Bell's palsy: a study by high resolution computed tomography

Abstract Introduction: The exact etiology of Bell's palsy still remains obscure. The only authenticated finding is inflammation and edema of the facial nerve leading to entrapment inside the facial canal. Objective: To identify if there is any relationship between the grade of Bell's palsy and diameter...