RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Bell palsy: Clinical examination and management
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 419
OP 426
DO 10.3949/ccjm.82a.14101
VO 82
IS 7
A1 Patel, Donika K.
A1 Levin, Kerry H.
YR 2015
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/82/7/419.abstract
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.