title: Bilateral facial paralysis.
abstract: Bilateral facial paralysis is a rare disorder, and its work-up should include a complete neurotologic assessment plus neurologic consultation and lumbar puncture. The various causes and their treatment are discussed and the treatment of longstanding facial paralysis is reviewed.
mesh_terms: D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D003095:Collagen Diseases / Q000150:complications; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000002:abnormalities; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D011129:Polyradiculoneuropathy / Q000150:complications; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000293:injuries; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications