Ocular Dyskinesia and Hemifacial Spasm Secondary to Fourth Ventricular Tumor: Report of 4 Cases and Review of the Literature

Abstract

In clinical pediatric neurosurgery practice, fourth ventricle and cerebellar tumors are not rare. However, reports of secondary refractory hemifacial spasm are very rare. No report is currently available on the treatment of hemifacial spasm secondary to fourth ventricle and cerebellar tumors in China. Zamponi et al. [Childs Nerv Syst 2011 Jun;27(6):1001-5] reported that these lesions can occur in neonates and infants, and surgical resection is effective.

Keywords: Fourth ventricular tumor; Hemifacial spasm; Ocular dyskinesia; Pediatric.