Facial paralysis (Paralysis of the face)

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Facial paralysis

Alternate Names : Paralysis of the face

Definition

Facial paralysis is the total loss of voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face.

Overview & Considerations

About 75% of all adult facial paralysis cases are due to Bell's palsy, a condition in which the facial nerve becomes inflamed.

Stroke may cause facial paralysis. When stroke is the cause of facial paralysis, the person may still be able to close the eye on the affected side, as well as wrinkle the forehead. People with Bell's palsy cannot do either of these. With a stroke, other muscles on one side of the body may also be involved.

Facial paralysis due to a brain tumor generally develops slowly and causes headaches, seizures, or hearing loss.

In newborns, facial paralysis may result from birth trauma.

Common Causes

Bell's palsy
Birth trauma (newborns)
Brain tumor
Infection
Lyme disease
Sarcoidosis
Stroke

Pictures & Images

Ptosis, drooping of the eyelid

Facial drooping

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Ptosis, drooping of the eyelid
Facial drooping

Review Date : 2/1/2009
Reviewed By : Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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