Abstract
An uncommon case of bilobed facial nerve schwannoma and its management is presented. F a c i a l nerve schwannorna is an uncommon condition and accounts for 5% of all cases of facial paralysis 2,3. These tumours present variedly with otological symptmos, facial paralysis, a mass in the middle ear or a parotid mass. Symptoms are slowly progressive and diagnosis is often delayed. A high index of suspicion combined with modern imaging techniques is essential to diagnose this condition early so that facial nerve function can be preserved.
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