perineurioma/hypertrophic neuropathy?

Hello, Thanks for trying to find something on perineurocytoma.  I believe that it does have another name yet I still can't find any history of one on the oculomotor nerve.  I have found a small bit of information on perineuriomas and from what I have found it is also still being called a hypertrophic neuropathy.  Seems to be some debate.  Anyways if you know of anything on these I would appreciate some information.  Also I would like to ask how much you know about cranial nerve healing or regenerating?  Thanks for your time.  Kim

[CCF-Neuro-M.D.-CS]

Based on the initial description of a grape like mass, this does not sound like a hypertrophic neuropathy. The perineurium is the wrapping around a nerve (like the plastic around a electrical wire). A perineuroma is a enlargement of this covering in a focal area of the nerve. My advice is to obtain the official biopsy report, and then investigate further.

Regarding the healing of a cranial nerve. When nerves are not functioning properly it can be due to compression of the nerve or interuption of the nerve. If a nerve is compressed then the recovery it typically very good and typically takes months, but can recover over years. If a nerve is interupted, then the nerve has to re-grow, and this can take months to years depending on the distance which it has to re-grow. However, this is assuming that the nerve path remains intact. I hope this helps explain some of your questions.

Good luck