[Myxoma of the mastoid with destruction of the facial nerve (author's transl)]
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[Myxoma of the mastoid with destruction of the facial nerve (author's transl)]
Abstract
A case of Myxoma of the mastoid with initial facial spasme followed by palsy of the nerve is reported. After removing the tumor the nerve has been reconstructed from the secound knee until the stylomastoid foramen. The probable origine of the tumor is discussed.
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