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Unveiling Unilateral Bell's Palsy: A Case Series.

Authors :
Suragimath G
Suragimath DG
Sr A
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Jul 17; Vol. 16 (7), pp. e64773. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 17 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Bell's palsy is an idiopathic and uncommon peripheral nerve palsy that affects the facial nerve, leading to an inability to control the muscles of facial expression on the affected side. This paper presents two cases of unilateral Bell's palsy in female patients treated with systemic steroids, antiviral drugs, and artificial tear substitutes. The treatment outcomes, clinical course, and recovery timelines are discussed in detail. A review of the current literature on the etiology, diagnosis, and management of Bell's palsy is also provided to contextualize these cases within broader clinical practice.<br />Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.<br /> (Copyright © 2024, Suragimath et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
16
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39156243
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.64773