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21106139

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2011-4-4
pubmed:abstractText
We present a rare case of a facial nerve granular cell tumour in the right parotid gland, in a 10-year-old boy. A parotid or neurogenic tumour was suspected, based on magnetic resonance imaging. Intra-operatively, strong adhesions to surrounding structures were found, and a midfacial nerve branch had to be sacrificed for complete tumour removal. Recent reports verify that granular cell tumours arise from Schwann cells of peripheral nerve branches. The rarity of this tumour within the parotid gland, its origin from peripheral nerves, its sometimes misleading imaging characteristics, and its rare presentation with facial weakness and pain all have considerable implications on the surgical strategy and pre-operative counselling. Fine needle aspiration cytology may confirm the neurogenic origin of this lesion. When resecting the tumour, the surgeon must anticipate strong adherence to the facial nerve and be prepared to graft, or sacrifice, certain branches of this nerve.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
1748-5460
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
125
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
410-4
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2011
pubmed:articleTitle
A forgotten facial nerve tumour: granular cell tumour of the parotid and its implications for treatment.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kantonsspital Luzern, Switzerland.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Case Reports, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't