Intratemporal facial nerve neurofibroma causing facial paralysis in an infant: Case report and review of the literature

Abstract

This article describes the first recorded case of intratemporal neurofibroma in an infant. A literature review of all other existing cases of intratemporal neurofibroma is performed, finding that the majority of cases involve multiple segments and can be found in the mastoid segment most often. Most common symptoms described included facial paralysis, otalgia, and conductive hearing loss, respectively.

Keywords: Facial paralysis; Infant; Intratemporal neurofibroma; Paralysis; Temporal bone neoplasm.