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Facial nerve palsy is often idiopathic.
Causes: acute otitis, trauma, HSV infections.
It is sudden, unilateral peripheral facial nerve palsy. Symptoms: the ability to wrinkle the forehead, blink, and grimace is limited or absent.
Diagnosis: eg, chest x-ray or CT, serum angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE] level to check for sarcoidosis, MRI for other neurologic deficits, tests for Lyme disease.
Treatment : protection of the cornea this may include lubrication of the eye, intermittent use of an eye patch, and for idiopathic facial nerve palsy, corticosteroids.Identify the DeviceAsking ChatGPT Tough Medical QuestionsMedical Abbreviations