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01-02-2008 | Case Report

Recurrent facial nerve paralysis: an unusual presentation of fibrous dysplasia of the temporal bone

Authors: George M. Zaytoun, Walid I. Dagher, Charbel E. Rameh

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 2/2008

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Facial nerve paralysis (FNP) is a rare occurrence in fibrous dysplasia (FD) of the temporal bone (FDTB). Eight such cases have been described in the literature. In none of these cases was the FNP the presenting symptom, and in all, a direct etiology for the paralysis was identified. We present the first case of recurrent, unilateral FNP as the sole otological manifestation of FDTB. We discuss possible etiological factors for the paralysis favoring a compressive, transient ischemia of the facial nerve. The authors suggest adding FDTB to the differential diagnosis of recurrent FNP.

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Title: Recurrent facial nerve paralysis: an unusual presentation of fibrous dysplasia of the temporal bone
Authors: George M. Zaytoun
Walid I. Dagher
Charbel E. Rameh
Publication date: 01-02-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-007-0422-x

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