Bell's palsy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Bell's palsy is considered as a disease of exclusion. It is a form of lower motor neuron paralysis affecting the facial muscles. Rapid onset of paralysis causes panic to the patients. For speedy recovery, correct diagnosis and early treatment are crucial. Here a case of Bell's palsy is rep...

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Published in:	Çukurova Üniversitesi tip fakültesi dergisi Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 581 - 588
Main Authors:	Tashika Kushraj, Laxmikanth Chatra, Prashanth Shenai, K M Veena, Prasanna Kumar Rao, Rachana V Prabhu, Prathima Shetty, K A Shahin
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cukurova University 01-06-2014
Subjects:	Bell's palsy facial nerve idiopathic facial palsy
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Summary:	Bell's palsy is considered as a disease of exclusion. It is a form of lower motor neuron paralysis affecting the facial muscles. Rapid onset of paralysis causes panic to the patients. For speedy recovery, correct diagnosis and early treatment are crucial. Here a case of Bell's palsy is reported and the literature on Bell's palsy is reviewed. [Cukurova Med J 2014; 39(3.000): 581-588]
ISSN:	0250-5150