title: Acute hemiplegia in childhood following a dental abscess.
abstract: The syndrome of acute hemiplegia in childhood is described and a case following dental infection reported. The possible mechanisms responsible for the development of this condition are considered.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications*; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000150:complications