Abstract
Facial nerve palsies are a common and significant presentation specifically to ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeons but also in general medical practice. The facial nerve is a fundamental structure both for communication and emotion, and as such, functional impairment can lead to a significant deterioration in the quality of life.[1] A key element in the initial assessment of a patient presenting with facial weakness is distinguishing between a lower motor neuron (LMN) versus an upper motor neuron (UMN) palsy, as the likely causes and, therefore, treatment for these vary significantly. Applying anatomy to clinical history and examination, a clinician can identify the probable cause of facial nerve palsy and subsequently direct management appropriately.
TY - CHAP
T1 - Facial Nerve Palsy
BT - StatPearls
A1 - Walker,Nathan R.,
AU - Mistry,Rakesh K.,
AU - Mazzoni,Thomas,
Y1 - 2021/01//
PY - 2019/11/21/pubmed
PY - 2019/11/21/medline
PY - 2019/11/21/entrez
N2 - Facial nerve palsies are a common and significant presentation specifically to ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeons but also in general medical practice. The facial nerve is a fundamental structure both for communication and emotion, and as such, functional impairment can lead to a significant deterioration in the quality of life.[1] A key element in the initial assessment of a patient presenting with facial weakness is distinguishing between a lower motor neuron (LMN) versus an upper motor neuron (UMN) palsy, as the likely causes and, therefore, treatment for these vary significantly. Applying anatomy to clinical history and examination, a clinician can identify the probable cause of facial nerve palsy and subsequently direct management appropriately.
PB - StatPearls Publishing
CY - Treasure Island (FL)
UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/prime/citation/31747222/StatPearls:_Facial_Nerve_Palsy
L2 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549815
DB - PRIME
DP - Unbound Medicine
ER -
