Malignant Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Facial Nerve: Case Report and Discussion

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Authors

Michael S. Muhlbauer · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Craig W. Clark · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Jon H. Robertson · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Gale Gardner · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Curtis F. Dohan · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Abstract

The third reported case of a malignant nerve sheath tumor of the facial nerve is presented. The clinical course and pathological findings are described and serve as the basis for a discussion concerning malignant nerve sheath tumors arising in the cranial nerves.

Topics & Keywords

Ear and Head Tumors Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurosurgery

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 68-73

DOI: 10.1227/00006123-198707000-00014

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