title: Facial neuropathy with imaging enhancement of the facial nerve: a case report.
abstract: A young women developed unilateral facial neuropathy 2 weeks after a motor vehicle collision involving fractures of the skull and mandible. MRI showed contrast enhancement of the facial nerve. We review the literature describing facial neuropathy after trauma and facial nerve enhancement patterns with different causes of facial neuropathy.
authors.affiliation: Comprehensive Stroke Program, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine & Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Medical Foundation Centennial Building,1685 Highland Ave # 7273, Madison, WI 53705-2281, USA.
authors.forename: Sehreen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mumtaz
authors.affiliation: Comprehensive Stroke Program, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine & Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Medical Foundation Centennial Building,1685 Highland Ave # 7273, Madison, WI 53705-2281, USA.
authors.forename: Matthew B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Jensen
keywords: Bell's palsy; MRI; enhancement; facial nerve; idiopathic; paralysis; trauma