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Br J Hosp Med (Lond)
; 77(12): 686-691, 2016 Dec 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27937022
ABSTRACT
Facial nerve palsy causes disfigurement with cosmetic, functional and psychological repercussions. The facial nerve can be affected anywhere along its course. A comprehensive assessment considering all differential diagnoses is critical to optimal management, as prompt, appropriate therapy leads to better outcomes.
Subject(s)
Facial Nerve Diseases/therapy , Facial Nerve Injuries/therapy , Facial Paralysis/etiology , Facial Paralysis/therapy , Bell Palsy/therapy , Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear/therapy , Cranial Nerve Neoplasms/complications , Cranial Nerve Neoplasms/therapy , Disease Management , Facial Nerve Diseases/etiology , Facial Nerve Injuries/etiology , Herpes Zoster Oticus/therapy , Humans , Lyme Disease/therapy , Neurilemmoma/complications , Neurilemmoma/therapy , Osteomyelitis/therapy , Otitis Media/therapy , Skull Base , Skull Fractures/complications , Skull Fractures/therapy , Temporal Bone/injuries
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