Preferred Name | Facial paralysis | |
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http://www.ustb.edu.cn/thesauri/tocr/v1/data#C571346083343495194 |
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facial nerve paralysis Facial weakness Facial palsy (disorder) Facial nerve paralysis Facial paresis facial palsy Facial palsy facial paralysis |
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Facial paralysis can be caused by compression of the facial nerve.The main difference between facial paralysis and Palsy is cause for the paralysis can be identified, be it a tumor, infection, or nerve damage. Facial paralysis, in most cases, also appears more permanent than Bell's Palsy, with cases lasting for years to life if a patient doesn't seek treatment. Complete loss of ability to move facial muscles innervated by the facial nerve (i.e., the seventh cranial nerve). |
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Facial paralysis |
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Facial paralysis |
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http://www.ustb.edu.cn/thesauri/tocr/v1/data#C571346083343495382 http://www.ustb.edu.cn/thesauri/tocr/v1/data#C571346083343495264 http://www.ustb.edu.cn/thesauri/tocr/v1/data#C571346083343495217 |