Acoustic neuroma presenting as orofacial anesthesia

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1994 Jun;23(3):156-60. doi: 10.1016/s0901-5027(05)80291-7.

Abstract

Two cases of acoustic neuroma are reported. Orofacial anesthesia was the principal symptom in each case. This presentation is unusual for this type of tumor; therefore, the relevant literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Cerebellopontine Angle / pathology*
  • Cranial Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Face / innervation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuroma, Acoustic / diagnosis*
  • Sensation Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Trigeminal Nerve / physiopathology*