Facial nerve schwannoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult
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The right facial nerve canal is expanded by a soft tissue mass in its vertical mastoid segment. There is dehiscence of the bone between the mass and the external acoustic meatus. 

Case Discussion

The patient went on to have a resection which histologically confirmed the diagnosis of a facial nerve schwannoma.

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