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FEATURES

  • Unilateral lower motor neurone weakness
  • Posterior auricular pain in previous days
  • Watery eyes /Hyperacusis
  • Rapid onset

 

ETIOLOGY OF ACUTE PERIPHERAL FACIAL PALSY

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EXAMINATION

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To Note

  • Facial weakness may get worse (3 weeks) and then start improving.
  • Any deterioration beyond this time should be investigated.
  • More than 95% of children have a full recovery by 12 months.

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