title: [Peripheral facial nerve palsy].
abstract: There are different etiological factors concerning the acute peripheral facial nerve palsy. In the majority of the cases, however, no etiological factor can be found. These cases are called idiopathic facial palsy or Bells palsy. Perhaps local anaesthetics could play a role as an etiological factor. By means of a case-report this form of facial nerve palsy will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Kliniek voor Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bizondere Tandheelkunde en Academisch Ziekenhuis te Groningen.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Nauta
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Timmenga
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cats
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020330:Bell Palsy / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local