PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Patel, Donika K.
AU  - Levin, Kerry H.
TI  - Bell palsy: Clinical examination and management
AID  - 10.3949/ccjm.82a.14101
DP  - 2015 Jul 01
TA  - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
PG  - 419--426
VI  - 82
IP  - 7
4099  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/82/7/419.short
4100  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/82/7/419.full
SO  - Cleve Clin J Med2015 Jul 01; 82
AB  - Bell palsy is a common neurologic disorder characterized by acute facial mononeuropathy of unclear cause presenting with unilateral facial weakness. Careful examination and a detailed history are important in makingan accurate diagnosis. Early recognition is essential, as treatment with corticosteroids within 72 hours of onset has been shown to hasten recovery. Fortunately, most patients recover spontaneously within 3 weeks, even if untreated.