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facial nerve paralysis |
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facial nerve paralysis, a loss of voluntary control of the muscles of the face, usually on one side. The condition may be caused by a lesion involving the facial muscles or a nerve peripheral to the nucleus or by damage elsewhere in the brainstem or cerebrum. Weakness may be limited to the lower portion of the face, depending on the site of the lesion and the tracts involved. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Facial nerve paralysis as a result of a direct thermal trauma has also been described. The head and neck examination revealed the presence of blood in both external auditory canals, right postauricular ecchymosis (Battle's sign), right conjunctival hemorrhage, periorbital swelling, and right facial nerve paralysis (House grade VI). Patients with intracranial complications or facial nerve paralysis may require a combination of two or more antibiotics. |
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