Facial paralysis secondary to acute otitis media

Authors
White, N McCans, KM
Citation
N. White et Km. Mccans, Facial paralysis secondary to acute otitis media, PEDIAT EMER, 16(5), 2000, pp. 343-345
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE
ISSN journal
07495161 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
343 - 345
Database
ISI
SICI code
0749-5161(200010)16:5<343:FPSTAO>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
We describe a case of facial paralysis in a 19-month-old male recently diag nosed with acute otitis media. Results of his physical examination was rema rkable for left-sided peripheral facial nerve palsy with an associated midd le ear infection. Physicians should understand the etiology, pathophysiolog y, treatment options, and prognosis of facial palsy in association with oti tis media.