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Bell's palsy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Authors :
Tashika Kushraj
Laxmikanth Chatra
Prashanth Shenai
K M Veena
Prasanna Kumar Rao
Rachana V Prabhu
Prathima Shetty
K A Shahin
Source :
Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, Vol 39, Iss 3, Pp 581-588 (2014)
Publication Year :
2014
Publisher :
Cukurova University, 2014.

Abstract

Bell's palsy is considered as a disease of exclusion. It is a form of lower motor neuron paralysis affecting the facial muscles. Rapid onset of paralysis causes panic to the patients. For speedy recovery, correct diagnosis and early treatment are crucial. Here a case of Bell's palsy is reported and the literature on Bell's palsy is reviewed. [Cukurova Med J 2014; 39(3.000): 581-588]

Details

Language :
English, Turkish
ISSN :
02505150 and 35105941
Volume :
39
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.bcb1f74f39bd43d2b2fdb35105941956
Document Type :
article