| Literature DB >> 26023597 |
Rakesh Kumar1, Radhey Shyam Mittal2.
Abstract
Bilateral facial nerve palsy [FNP] is a rare condition. Mostly it is idiopathic. Post traumatic bilateral FNP is even more rare and having unique neurosurgical considerations. Post traumatic delayed presentation of bilateral FNP is socially debilitating and also having diagnostic challenge. Due to lack of facial asymmetry as present in unilateral facial paralysis, it is difficult to recognize. We are presenting a case of delayed onset bilateral FNP who developed FNP after 12 days of head injury with a brief discussion of its diagnostic dilemma and management along with literature review.Entities:
Keywords: Facial paralysis; Temporal bone fracture
Year: 2015 PMID: 26023597 PMCID: PMC4437113 DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/11255.5841
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Diagn Res ISSN: 0973-709X