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Preferred term

Bell Palsy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A syndrome characterized by the acute onset of unilateral FACIAL PARALYSIS which progresses over a 2-5 day period. Weakness of the orbicularis oculi muscle and resulting incomplete eye closure may be associated with corneal injury. Pain behind the ear often precedes the onset of paralysis. This condition may be associated with HERPESVIRUS 1, HUMAN infection of the facial nerve. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1376)

Entry terms

  • Acute Idiopathic Facial Neuropathy
  • Acute Inflammatory Facial Neuropathy
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Facial Neuropathy, Idiopathic Acute
  • Facial Neuropathy, Inflammatory, Acute
  • Facial Paralysis, Idiopathic
  • Idiopathic Acute Facial Neuropathy
  • Inflammatory Facial Neuropathy, Acute

In other languages

  • French

  • Maladie de Bell
  • Paralysie de Bell
  • Paralysie faciale a frigore
  • Paralysie faciale idiopathique

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