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To highlight a rare case of recurrent glomus jugulare tumour presenting as facial nerve palsy.

Facial nerve palsy: an atypical sign of glomus jugulare tumour recurrence

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Case report demonstrates recurrence of glomus jugulare tumour causing facial nerve palsy, indicating need for neuroimaging.

To highlight a rare case of recurrent glomus jugulare tumour presenting as facial nerve palsy.
Case report of a 73-year-old female with a history of right-sided glomus jugulare tumour.
Assessment of facial nerve palsy attributed to residual complications from prior skull-base surgery.
Emphasis on the use of timely neuroimaging for diagnosis.
Isolated facial nerve palsy linked to recurrence of glomus jugulare tumour was identified.
Initial misdiagnosis as Bell's palsy showcased diagnostic challenges.
Highlighting the necessity for vigilance in atypical presentations.

Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

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