JOURNAL ARTICLE

Neuritis Ossificans in the Facial Nerve: A Case Report.

  • Published In: Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 2025, v. 134, n. 12. P. 937 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Snyder, Alyssa J.; Ji, Keven Seung Yong; Wood, Matthew D.; Loyo Li, Myriam 3 of 3

Abstract

This article presents the first documented case of neuritis ossificans—a rare condition characterized by heterotopic ossification within nerves—affecting the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII). An 88-year-old male with progressive right-sided facial paralysis underwent surgical exploration, revealing mineral deposits within the facial nerve confirmed by histopathology, with no evidence of malignancy. Due to extensive nerve damage, nerve transfer was not feasible, and static suspension surgery was performed. The report highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by neuritis ossificans in cranial nerves, emphasizing the importance of combining clinical assessment, imaging, and histological analysis to differentiate it from other neuropathies and guide treatment.

Additional Information

  • Source:Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 2025/12, Vol. 134, Issue 12, p937
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0003-4894
  • DOI:10.1177/00034894251353576
  • Accession Number:189024244
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