Abstract
The facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) courses a long pathway beginning in the precentral gyrus and ending at the facial muscles, lacrimal and salivary glands, and structures of the inner ear. Lesions along this pathway, clinically divided into upper and lower motor neuron lesions, present with unique characteristics that assist the physician in identifying the lesion site. The sequelae particularly of peripheral CN VII palsies, may result in significant and chronic damage to the cornea that may be challenging for the physician and patient.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 448-458 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Current neurology and neuroscience reports |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2010 |
Keywords
- Acyclovir
- Bell's palsy
- Corticosteroids
- Facial nerve paresis
- Prednisolone
- Strokes
- Tumors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience
- Clinical Neurology