Facial paralysis secondary to acute otitis media.
We describe a case of facial paralysis in a 19-month-old male recently diagnosed with acute otitis media. Results of his physical examination was remarkable for left-sided peripheral facial nerve palsy with an associated middle ear infection. Physicians should understand the etiology, pathophysiology, treatment options, and prognosis of facial palsy in association with otitis media.
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Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Cooper Hospital University Medical Center, Camden, NJ, USA. verbal2@bellatlantic.net
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008876:Middle Ear Ventilation; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D011379:Prognosis
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents