Unusual but Treatable Cause of Fluctuating Tinnitus

1980 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. David Williams
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Stapedius Muscle

An unusual case of fluctuating tinnitus that was caused by the occurrence of posttraumatic facial nerve synkinesis to the stapedius muscle is presented with preoperative, operative, and postoperative supportive data.

scholarly journals Extratemporal Malignant Nerve Sheath Tumor of Facial Nerve with Coexistent Intratemporal Neurofibroma Mimicking Malignant Intratemporal Extension

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitsuhiko Nakahira ◽  
Naoko Saito ◽  
Masashi Sugasawa
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Nerve Sheath Tumor ◽  
Mr Images ◽  
Perineural Spread ◽  
Interesting Point ◽  
Radiographic Images ◽  
Nerve Sheath ◽  
Imaging Characteristics ◽  
Preoperative Ct

We present an extremely unusual case of an extratemporal facial nerve malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) arising from preexistent intratemporal neurofibroma, illustrating a difficulty in discriminating between perineural spread of the MPNST and the preexistent intratemporal neurofibroma on preoperative radiographic images. The most interesting point was that preoperative CT scan and MR images led to misinterpretation that MPNST extended proximally along the facial nerve canal. It is important to recognize that the intratemporal perineural spread of neurofibromas and MPNST share common imaging characteristics. This is the first report (to our knowledge) of these 2 lesions coexisting in the facial nerve, leading to misinterpretation on preoperative images.

Effects of Facial Nerve Compression on the Stapedial Nerve

1984 ◽  
Vol 93 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasushi Matsumoto ◽  
Shingo Murakami ◽  
Naoaki Yanagihara ◽  
Hiroshi Fujita
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Histological Finding ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Nerve Fibers ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Stapedius Muscle ◽  
Orbicularis Oris Muscle ◽  
Stapedial Reflex ◽  
Series Of Experiments

A series of experiments on guinea pigs was conducted to determine the prognostic dependability of the stapedial reflex measurement in Bell's palsy. Comparison of the threshold of evoked electromyographic response of the stapedius muscle with that of the orbicularis oris muscle revealed that the stapedial nerve had a lower excitability than did the nerve innervating the orbicularis oris muscle. This lower excitability correlates with the histological finding that the stapedial nerve fibers have a smaller average diameter. The results indicate the resistance of the stapedial nerve to injury of the facial nerve. Functional recovery after cramping of the facial nerve tended to occur later in the stapedial nerve than in the nerve innervating the orbicularis oris muscle. The resistance of the stapedial nerve and the longer period required to recover function in this nerve were factors influencing the prognostic ambiguity of this test.

The Endoscopic Relationship of the Stapedius Muscle to the Facial Nerve

2019 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessia Rubini ◽  
Nicholas Jufas ◽  
Daniele Marchioni ◽  
Alexander J. Saxby ◽  
Jonathan H. K. Kong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Stapedius Muscle ◽  
Relationship Of

Labyrinthine sequestrum

1986 ◽  
Vol 100 (8) ◽  
pp. 939-941 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. J. Mathews
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Otitis Media ◽  
Posterior Fossa ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Acute Otitis Media ◽  
Drainage Procedure

AbstractAn unusual case of a labyrinthine sequestrum is presented. During mastoidectomy on a patient with chronic recurrent mastoiditis, a large sequestrum in the labyrinth was found. Four years earlier he had been treated for a posterior fossa abscess, which had followed acute otitis media. An extensive ablative and drainage procedure of the pars superior and pars inferior with preservation of the facial nerve was indicated in this patient.

scholarly journals An unusual case of recurrent facial nerve palsies

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Lörscher ◽  
Ann-Kathrin Rauch ◽  
TF Jakob
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Unusual Case

DELINEATING THE FACIAL NERVE FROM THE STAPEDIUS MUSCLE

1983 ◽  
Vol 93 (12) ◽  
pp. 1612-1613
Author(s):  
Robert A. Goldenberg
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Stapedius Muscle

Aural Pain Resulting from Acoustic Reflex

1988 ◽  
Vol 97 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-132
Author(s):  
Stephen W. Painton ◽  
Michael B. Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Impedance ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Acoustic Reflex ◽  
Impedance Audiometry ◽  
Physical Discomfort ◽  
Subjective Tinnitus ◽  
Dull Pain ◽  
Stapedius Muscle ◽  
Contraction And Relaxation

We present an unusual case of physical discomfort, as opposed to objective or subjective tinnitus, caused by a unilateral acoustic reflex. The cause of the discomfort was identified audiologically by the use of acoustic impedance audiometry. The dull pain that was elicited upon contraction and relaxation of the stapedius muscle was eliminated with sectioning of the stapedial tendon. No explanation of the mechanism for the pain is suggested at present.

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