Glomus complex tumors, also called chemodectomas or nonchromaffin paragangliomas, are
slow-growing lesions arising from nests of chemoreceptor tissue located in various parts of …

Imaging plays an important role in the evaluation of the complex anatomy of the facial nerve.
The nerve is affected by a wide variety of primary pathologic processes and may also be …

Primary tumors of the facial nerve (FN) are rare with FN schwannomas (FNSs) being the
most common of these lesions. Other less frequent tumors include glomus facialis …

3. Esophageal obstruction (eg, achalasia; carcinoma) 4. Muscular disorderg (eg, myasthenia
gravis; myotonic dystrophy; steroid or thyrotoxic myopathy; oculopharyngeal myopathy) 5 …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Advances in multidetector CT provide exquisite detail with
improved delineation of the normal anatomic structures in the head and neck. The carotid …

Tinnitus is an annoying symptom that affects approximately 10% of the population.
Unfortunately, in more than 60% of patients, even an extensive workup may not lead to …

Object The authors present a series of 4 patients with rare facial nerve tumors. The relevant
literature is reviewed and is discussed regarding diagnostic features, the role of operative …

This report describes a rare case of histopathologically confirmed glomus faciale tumor. The
role of imaging in the differential diagnosis is discussed and therapeutic options are …

BACKGROUND Intrinsic tumors of the facial nerve are a rare entity. Dealing with this subset
of tumors is challenging both in terms of decision making and surgical intervention …

Objectives To perform an evidence-based review evaluating presenting symptoms, imaging,
and management for primary paragangliomas of the facial canal (PPFCs). Data Sources …