Preferred Name | 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. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0007209 |
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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. |
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Facial paralysis |
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HP:0007209 |
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Facial paralysis |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0030319 |