Electronmicroscopic observation of the human facial nerve

• Published in: Acta oto-laryngologica. Supplement Vol. 446; p. 145
• Main Authors: Harada, Y, Kawamata, S, Suzuki, M, Ito, M, Oya, T
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Norway 1987
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Facial Nerve - ultrastructure; Facial Paralysis - pathology; Female; Humans; Male; Microscopy, Electron; Myelin Sheath - ultrastructure; Nerve Fibers - ultrastructure

The facial nerves of Bell's palsy, Ramsay-Hunt's syndrome and traumatic facial palsy patients were studied using a transmission electron microscope. Changes were a proliferation of the collagen fibres, the degeneration of the Schwann cell, and a loosened or deteriorated myelin sheath. Thes...