Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) is the most common cause of acute unilateral facial
nerve paralysis. Although it is usually a self-limiting condition, it can be distressing for the …

Bell palsy is a common neurologic disorder characterized by acute facial mononeuropathy
of unclear cause presenting with unilateral facial weakness. Careful examination and a …

Bell's palsy is defined as a neuropathy of the peripheral seventh cranial nerve or the facial
nerve. It is usually from an idiopathic cause but it can result from traumatic, compressive …

Facial nerve palsies can have a dramatic effect on patients' quality of life, leaving them
permanently disfigured. Bell's palsy is thought to be the most common cause of acute …

Bell's palsy is characterized by rapid, unilateral paralysis of cranial nerve VII and is the most
common cause of acute facial paralysis, although the pathogenesis of the condition is poorly …

ABSTRACT Facial nerve (Cranial Nerve VII) paralysis can be a disfiguring disorder with
profound physical and social impact upon the patient. A common diagnosis related to facial …

Bell's palsy, also known as “acute facial palsy of unknown cause”, is a common cranial
neuropathy leading to facial muscle paresis or complete paralysis characteristically on one …

Bell's palsy, an idiopathic facial nerve palsy, is the most common cause for acute facial
nerve paralysis. Bell's palsy is not synonymous with facial nerve paralysis but is a diagnosis …

Preview To identify the cause in a case of facial paralysis, the clinician must be able to make
an accurate and complete assessment of the entire facial nerve, a skill that combines the art …

■ ABSTRACT Bell palsy is largely a diagnosis of exclusion, but certain features in the
history and physical examination help distinguish it from facial paralysis due to other …