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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 52-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician with a 1-week history of facial drooping. Specifically, she has noticed that the left side of her face does not move when she tries to smile. Furthermore, she has been having difficulty closing her left eye. Her past medical history is significant for hypertension but she does not have any known prior neurological deficits. Imaging reveals a cranial mass that is compressing an adjacent nerve. Which tumor location would most likely be associated with this patient's symptoms?
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Internal auditory meatus