Facial paralysis secondary to acute otitis media

Autor: Nicholas White, Kathryn M. Mccans
Rok vydání: 2000
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Zdroj: Pediatric Emergency Care. 16:343-345
ISSN: 0749-5161
DOI: 10.1097/00006565-200010000-00010
Popis: 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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