A case of facial diplegia associated with acute bilateral otitis media.
A 32-month-old toddler developed facial diplegia in association with a bout of acute bilateral otitis media. After 28 days of antibiotic therapy and placement of tympanostomy tubes, the patient demonstrated 100% symmetrical recovery. A brief discussion of the pathophysiology is included.
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Antoine
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Yim
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Yoshida
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Gonzalez
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents