Bell's palsy: а literature reference and own clinical case

Bell's palsy is an acute peripheral paralysis of the facial nerve unknown etiology. The seventh cranial nerve. One part motor fibers that innervate muscles. emerges from brain between posterior edge pons and medulla oblongata with two roots. main nucleus responsible for voluntary control There are central paresis Central occurs during а stroke. Peripheral (unilateral muscle weakness entire half face) develops when affected to exit stylomastoid foramen. Among various localizations damage nerve, most common as a result edema compression in bone canal. Clinical symptoms neuropathy characterized by or muscles: smoothed skin fold on side face; swelling cheeks; inability close eyelid, symptom; weakness. degree determined House Brackmann scale. Treatment glucocorticosteroids, antiviral drugs, physiotherapy procedures. Purpose — present clinical case patient example delayed diagnosis, treatment and, result, long-term restoration muscles functions. case. boy after suffering flu, began complain ear pain, vomiting, lack movement right face, dizziness, insomnia. Asymmetry completely eye, symptom sailing right, were revealed examination. general condition improved, expressions restored, sleep was normalized hormonal, metabolic therapy, Conclusions. article describes inflammation teenager who developed background flu. Timely diagnosis above pathology key satisfactory prognosis expressions, prevention negative consequences disease. research carried out accordance principles Helsinki Declaration. informed consent obtained conducting studies. No conflict interest declared authors. Key words: palsy, inflammation.