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Acoustic neuroma can cause numbness or paralysis of the face.

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Is it true that acoustic neuroma can cause numbness or paralysis of the face?

Yes. Clinical evidence consistently demonstrates that acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas) and their surgical resection can cause facial nerve dysfunction, ranging from weakness and paralysis to complete loss of facial movement.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 7 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The retrieved literature extensively documents facial nerve palsy, weakness, and paralysis as well-known primary complications or presentations associated with acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas) and their surgical resection. Multiple studies report rates of immediate and delayed facial nerve palsy, evaluating recovery trajectories and prognosis. No studies refute the claim.

Evidence for · 7
Long-Term Prognosis of Profound Facial Nerve Paralysis Secondary to Acoustic Neuroma Resection
1999
Discusses the long-term prognosis of profound facial nerve paralysis resulting from acoustic neuroma resection.
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Kunihiro, T., Kanzaki, J., Shiobara, R., Inoue, Y., & Kurashima, K. (1999). Long-Term Prognosis of Profound Facial Nerve Paralysis Secondary to Acoustic Neuroma Resection. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1159/000027649

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Analysis of the Prognosis and the Recovery Process of Profound Facial Nerve Paralysis Secondary to Acoustic Neuroma Resection
2010
Analyzes the recovery process of facial nerve paralysis secondary to acoustic neuroma surgery.
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Kunihiro, T., Kanzaki, J., Yoshihara, S., & Satoh, Y. (2010). Analysis of the Prognosis and the Recovery Process of Profound Facial Nerve Paralysis Secondary to Acoustic Neuroma Resection. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1159/000276686

Temporal patterns of facial nerve palsy after microsurgical resection of vestibular schwannoma: immediate vs. delayed onset, management, and outcomes.
2026
Examines immediate and delayed facial nerve palsy and dysfunction as significant complications of vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) microsurgical resection.
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S, C. R., SF, M., J, F., AK, A., N, P., O, S., M, C., S, B., P, K., D, G., B, W., C, D. S., CM, S., F, C., J, C., JC, N., KO, B., M, L., R, X., JM, C., C, B., J, W., H, B., RJ, T., & CM, J. (2026). Temporal patterns of facial nerve palsy after microsurgical resection of vestibular schwannoma: immediate vs. delayed onset, management, and outcomes.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10143-026-04267-0

Electromyographic Analysis of Profound Facial Nerve Paralysis following Acoustic Neuroma Resection
2010
Investigates electromyographic findings in patients experiencing profound facial nerve paralysis following acoustic neuroma resection.
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Kunihiro, T., Kanzaki, J., Yoshihara, S., Satoh, Y., Shiobara, R., & Abe, S. (2010). Electromyographic Analysis of Profound Facial Nerve Paralysis following Acoustic Neuroma Resection. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1159/000276930

Long-Term Outcomes of Subtotal Resection for Large Vestibular Schwannomas: Results From the Acoustic Neuroma Subtotal Resection Study, Part I-Facial Nerve Outcomes and Degree of Resection.
2026
Evaluates the risk of cranial nerve VII (facial nerve) paralysis associated with the surgical removal of large vestibular schwannomas.
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A, M., RK, G., PV, T., TL, H., RE, W., P, S., CE, C., Y, V., NH, B., JS, O., AD, S., MR, H., BJ, G., RF, N., JW, K., B, I., MA, A., S, M., RL, A., H, Z., SH, S., & RK, J. (2026). Long-Term Outcomes of Subtotal Resection for Large Vestibular Schwannomas: Results From the Acoustic Neuroma Subtotal Resection Study, Part I-Facial Nerve Outcomes and Degree of Resection.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1227/neu.0000000000004199

Facial nerve recovery trajectories and predictors after vestibular schwannoma surgery: a single-centre cohort study of 213 patients.
2026
Reports on facial nerve recovery trajectories and the incidence of partial or severe facial palsy following vestibular schwannoma surgery.
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L, N., T, H., L, K., AL, R., L, K., & M, B. (2026). Facial nerve recovery trajectories and predictors after vestibular schwannoma surgery: a single-centre cohort study of 213 patients.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2340/jphs.v61.45989

Neuroendoscopy Combined with Intraoperative Electrophysiological Monitoring for the Protection of the Facial Nerve in Near Total Resection Surgery for Acoustic Neuroma.
2026
Evaluates surgical approaches and neuroendoscopy for improving facial nerve preservation and function during acoustic neuroma resection.
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Y, Z., G, S., & S, X. (2026). Neuroendoscopy Combined with Intraoperative Electrophysiological Monitoring for the Protection of the Facial Nerve in Near Total Resection Surgery for Acoustic Neuroma.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2025.0026

What does the evidence say?

The retrieved literature extensively documents facial nerve palsy, weakness, and paralysis as well-known primary complications or presentations associated with acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas) and their surgical resection. Multiple studies report rates of immediate and delayed facial nerve palsy, evaluating recovery trajectories and prognosis. No studies refute the claim.

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