title: Causes and management of facial nerve palsy.
abstract: Facial nerve palsy causes disfigurement with cosmetic, functional and psychological repercussions. The facial nerve can be affected anywhere along its course. A comprehensive assessment considering all differential diagnoses is critical to optimal management, as prompt, appropriate therapy leads to better outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Ear, Nose and Throat Registrar, Department of Otolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
authors.forename: Cheka R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Spencer
authors.affiliation: Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Department of Otolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham B15 2TH.
authors.forename: Richard M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Irving
mesh_terms: D020330:Bell Palsy / Q000628:therapy; D018424:Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear / Q000628:therapy; D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D019468:Disease Management; D005155:Facial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D020220:Facial Nerve Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D016697:Herpes Zoster Oticus / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000628:therapy; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000628:therapy; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000628:therapy; D019291:Skull Base; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000293:injuries