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Misdiagnosis of Bell’s palsy: Literature Review

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Abstract

o Acute facial paralysis is a common neurologic condition that may be associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

o Bell’s palsy is the most reported cause of acute facial paralysis, accounting for 60-80% of cases.

o While Bell’s palsy is benign and associated with recovery in 85% of patients, its prevalence may contribute to physicians’ failure to recognize more insidious underlying causes.

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