Gustatory Function in Patients With Cerebellopontine Angle Masses.
Dimitrios DaskalouJulien Wen HsiehMarianne HugentoblerSonia MacarioRebecca SipioneFrançois VoruzNils GuinandPascal SennBasile Nicolas LandisPublished in: Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology (2024)
Before any CPA mass treatment, a measurable ipsilateral decrease in gustatory function is present in many patients. Most patients do not notice this preexisting taste impairment. From a medicolegal standpoint, this warrants consideration. To avoid postoperative claims regarding taste function, a preoperative assessment may be considered.