Medical Management of Acute Facial Paralysis

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Acute facial paralysis (FP) describes acute onset of partial or complete weakness of the facial muscles innervated by the facial nerve. Acute FP occurs within a few hours to days. The differential diagnosis is broad; however, the most common cause is viral-associated Bell Palsy. A comprehensive history and physical examination are essential in arriving at a diagnosis. Medical treatment for acute FP depends on the specific diagnosis; however, corticosteroids and antiviral medications are the cornerstone of therapy. Lack of recovery after 4 months should prompt further diagnostic workup.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2018

Erschienen:

2018

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:51

Enthalten in:

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America - 51(2018), 6 vom: 15. Dez., Seite 1051-1075

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

O, Teresa M [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Acute facial paralysis
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Antiviral Agents
Antiviral therapy
Bell palsy
Corticosteroids
Facial paresis
Journal Article
Medical therapy
Physical therapy
Review

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Date Completed 26.12.2018

Date Revised 26.12.2018

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.otc.2018.07.004

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NLM289324912