title: [Infantile peripheral facial paralysis].
abstract: Peripheral facial paralysis is a common mononeuropathy in adults. It is less frequent in children, but is very upsetting for parents when it occurs. Its causes in children are similar to those found in adults, the most common being idiopathic. However, secondary facial paralysis is the most frequent cause in children. The results of a 4-year follow-up of 29 cases of peripheral facial paralysis in 26 children age 14 and under are reported. The causes, evolution, treatment, recuperation, care, and rate of admission are reviewed. Results are compared to those found in the follow-up of 196 adult cases of peripheral facial paralysis made by the authors.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de ORL, Hospital Son Dureta, Palma de Mallorca.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Carbonell
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Calpe
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bleda
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cánovas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014803:Vitamin B Complex / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D014803:Vitamin B Complex; D011241:Prednisone
vernacular_title: Parálisis facial periférica infantil.