Facial nerve schwannoma
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What is facial nerve schwannoma?
Facial nerve schwannomas are rare benign nerve tumors. They can cause facial tingling, numbness or drooping, and may cause ear discomfort. Surgery or radiation are potential options for controlling tumor growth.
Common symptoms reported by people with facial nerve schwannoma
Treatments taken by people with facial nerve schwannoma
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Who has facial nerve schwannoma on PatientsLikeMe?
- 17 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 15 say facial nerve schwannoma is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 2 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 1 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 14 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 4 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |