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Bell palsy

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Acute left lower motor neuron facial palsy.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
mri

Subtle but definite (asymetrical) enhancement of the left VIIth nerve especially at the genu and in the horizontal portion of the nerve.  This indicates an inflammatory process rather than Schwannoma as the enhancement is diffuse rather than focal, and non mass like.

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