Cystic hygroma and facial nerve paralysis: a rare association.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-1984
Abstract
Cystic hygromas most often occur in the neck in children and are benign lesions not associated with cranial nerve palsies. We present two cases in which a facial nerve paralysis was one of the presenting symptoms. The computed tomographic (CT) scans localized the lesions, suggested a diagnosis, and obviated angiography. Secondary otitis media and intraparotid invasion and hemorrhage were responsible for the reversible facial nerve palsies. We suggest that CT of the temporal bone, parotid bed, and neck is the diagnostic procedure of choice in children clinically suspected of having cystic hygroma as the cause of a facial nerve paralysis.
Volume
8
Issue
1
First Page
110
Last Page
113
ISSN
0363-8715
Published In/Presented At
Som, P. M., Zimmerman, R. A., & Biller, H. F. (1984). Cystic hygroma and facial nerve paralysis: a rare association. Journal of computer assisted tomography, 8(1), 110–113. https://doi.org/10.1097/00004728-198402000-00021
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
6690490
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article