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Cerebral magnetic resonance imaging revealed an intensely enhanced dural-based tumor in the right posterior fossa. On constructive interference in steady-state (CISS) imaging, the right cerebellopontine angle cistern showed marked narrowing, and the right facial nerve could not be identified. The patient underwent tumor resection in the prone position, with intraoperative abnormal muscle response (AMR) monitoring. Upon tumor resection, the late variable components of AMR disappeared. Microscopic findings of the resected specimen were consistent with those of meningiomas. Postoperatively, the patient\u2019s hemifacial spasm significantly improved. 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