10 Symptoms of a Acoustic Neuroma
Symptom #7: Facial Weakness or Paralysis
While rare, if the acoustic neuroma involves the facial nerve, it can lead to facial weakness or paralysis on the side that is affected by the tumor. The facial nerve functions to control the muscles of facial expression and of taste in the anterior two thirds of the tongue.
When there is facial weakness or paralysis, facial movements such as smiling and eating can be difficult. Patients who are affected may drool and dribble when drinking or eating.
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