Intra-parotid facial nerve schwannoma with intra-temporal extension; a case report. Is there a role for stereotactic radiotherapy?

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Intra-parotid facial nerve schwannoma with intra-temporal extension; a case report. Is there a role for stereotactic radiotherapy?

Abstract Facial nerve schwannoma (FNS) is an extremely rare benign tumour that may arise anywhere along the course of the facial nerve; the standard treatment is total removal via microsurgery….

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The neglected emissary vein in mastoidectomy; persistent petrosquamosal sinus in the laterally located sigmoid sinus

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on The neglected emissary vein in mastoidectomy; persistent petrosquamosal sinus in the laterally located sigmoid sinus

Abstract The emissary veins are residual connections between intracranial venous sinuses and their extracranial drainage, which if not diagnosed preoperatively could be a cause of severe hemorrhage at the time…

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