Intratemporal facial nerve neurofibroma causing facial paralysis in an infant: Case report and review of the literature

This article describes the first recorded case of intratemporal neurofibroma in an infant. A literature review of all other existing cases of intratemporal neurofibroma is performed, finding that the majority of cases involve multiple segments and can be found in the mastoid segment most often. Most common symptoms described included facial paralysis, otalgia, and conductive hearing loss, respectively.

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This article describes the first reported case of intratemporal neurofibroma in an infant and performs a literature review of all existing cases. It is found that the majority of cases involve multiple segments, with the mastoid segment being the most common. The most common symptoms described include facial paralysis, otalgia, and conductive hearing loss.