Meningioma of geniculate ganglion: case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Although meningioma is a frequent intracranial tumor, it rarely affects the geniculate ganglion of the facial nerve. Facial palsy is the most common symptom. When hearing is preserved (class A or B, AAO-HNS), tumor is best removed through a middle cranial fossa approach. We report the case of a geniculate ganglion meningioma and present its clinical, radiological, and pathological features. Surgical management is discussed. A literature review revealed that only 17 previous cases have been reported during the last 50 years.

Keywords::

• Facial nerve tumor
• facial palsy
• cable graft

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