Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4104599 | American Journal of Otolaryngology | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Perineural invasion of cranial nerves, including the facial nerve by squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, is a poor prognostic factor for recurrent disease and disease-specific mortality. We discuss 2 patients who presented to the Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery service with complete facial nerve paralysis and a history of skin cancer. Based on our experience with these patients, we recommend that patients who present with facial nerve paralysis and a history of cutaneous malignancy undergo aggressive management including early intervention and complete exploration of the facial nerve from the geniculate ganglion out to the periphery. Such rigorous care achieves the best possible oncologic outcomes for a proven aggressive disease.
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Authors
W. Cooper Scurry Jr., Jon E. Isaacson, Fred G. Fedok,