Multicentric Intra/Extracranial Cystic Facial Nerve Schwannoma: Case Report and Review of Literature.

Abstract

To report a case of facial nerve schwannoma which presented a diagnostic and management challenge because of unusual multicentric cystic presentation. A 25-year-old female patient with a history of deep facial pain, parotid gland swelling and normal facial function showed multiple expansive cystic lesions of the temporal bone and parotid gland which turned out to be multicentric cystic facial nerve schwannomas. One should be keep this diagnosis in mind when dealing with a cystic lesions of the temporal bone and parotid gland.