Schwannomas of the greater superficial petrosal nerve – case series, discussion of surgical techniques, and review of literature

Schwannomas of the greater superficial petrosal nerve – case series, discussion of surgical techniques, and review of literature

Abstract Background Facial nerve schwannomas account for about 0.8% of all petrous mass lesions. Schwannomas of the greater superficial petrosal nerve (GSPN) are a rare subtype with few case-reports up to date. Case presentations A retrospective analysis of clinical outcomes, radiographic findings a...

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Main Authors: A. Kaywan Aftahy, Maximilian Groll, Arthur Wagner, Melanie Barz, Denise Bernhardt, Stephanie E. Combs, Bernhard Meyer, Jens Gempt, Chiara Negwer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Greater superficial petrosal nerve
Middle cranial fossa
Neurosurgical oncology
Operative technique
Schwannoma
Skull base
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-022-02960-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-022-02960-3

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