Facial nerve schwannoma presenting as external auditory canal mass-A Case report and Review of literature.

Dr. Harendra Kumar Gautam; D.Maurya

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

Facial nerve schwannoma presenting as external auditory canal mass-A Case report and Review of literature.

Dr. Harendra Kumar Gautam, D. Maurya

Abstract :

Schwannoma is a benign tumor. which arises from Schwann cells.Most common schwannomas are found within vestibulocochlear nerve. Facial nerve schwannoma is an uncommon benign tumor. There is no specific pattern of presentation and can easily remain undiagnosed. Most patients presented with facial nerve palsy but here we present a case of 45yrs old female who presented only with Left EAC mass.