title: Facial Palsy, a Disorder Belonging to Influential Neurological Dynasty: Review of Literature.
abstract: Facial paralysis is one of the common problem leading to facial deformation. Bell's palsy (BP) is defined as a lower motor neuron palsy of acute onset and idiopathic origin. BP is regarded as a benign common neurological disorder of unknown cause. It has an acute onset and is almost always a mononeuritis. The facial nerve is a mixed cranial nerve with a predominant motor component, which supplies all muscles concerned with unilateral facial expression. Knowledge of its course is vital for anatomic localization and clinical correlation. BP accounts for approximately 72% of facial palsies. Almost a century later, the management and etiology of BP is still a subject of controversy. Here, we present a review of literature on this neurologically significant entity.
authors: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, ACPM Dental College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
authors: Ujwala R
authors: UR
authors: Newadkar
authors: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, ACPM Dental College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
authors: Lalit
authors: L
authors: Chaudhari
authors: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, ACPM Dental College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
authors: Yogita K
authors: YK
authors: Khalekar
keywords: Bell's palsy; corticosteroids; facial palsy; neurological disorder