A young lady with right peripheral facial palsy

A common diagnosis to patients with sudden onset of peripheral facial paralysis is Bell's palsy. However, when there are other clinical features, such as increased intracranial pressure or bidirectional nystagmus, one must consider central causes. This report illustrates the importance of detai...

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Published in:Hong Kong journal of emergency medicine 2019-11, Vol.26 (6), p.379-380
Main Authors: Lau, James Siu Ki, Chan, Puisy Yau Ng, Kan, Pui Gay
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bell's palsy
Bruns
Cerebellopontile angle
cerebellopontine angle
Diagnosis
Emergency medical care
Evaluation
Facial paralysis
Medical diagnosis
Nystagmus
Paralysis
Patient monitoring
Technique
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Summary:A common diagnosis to patients with sudden onset of peripheral facial paralysis is Bell's palsy. However, when there are other clinical features, such as increased intracranial pressure or bidirectional nystagmus, one must consider central causes. This report illustrates the importance of detailed observation and identification of nystagmus in arriving at an accurate clinical diagnosis.
ISSN:1024-9079
2309-5407
DOI:10.1177/1024907919840171