Author/Authors :
Kushraj, Tashika Yenepoya University - Yenepoya Dental College - Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, India , Chatra, Laxmikanth Yenepoya University - Yenepoya Dental College - Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, India , Shenai, Prashanth Yenepoya University - Yenepoya Dental College - Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, India , Veena, K. M. Yenepoya University - Yenepoya Dental College - Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, India , Rao, Prasanna Kumar Yenepoya University - Yenepoya Dental College - Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, India , Prabhu, Rachana V. Yenepoya University - Yenepoya Dental College - Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, India , Shetty, Prathima Yenepoya University - Yenepoya Dental College - Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, India , Shahin, K. A. Yenepoya University - Yenepoya Dental College - Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, India
Abstract :
Bell’s palsy is considered as a disease of exclusion. It is a form of lower motor neuron paralysis affecting the facial muscles. Rapid onset of paralysis causes panic to the patients. For speedy recovery, correct diagnosis and early treatment are crucial. Here a case of Bell’s palsy is reported and the literature on Bell’s palsy is reviewed.
