Study Of Clinical Profile Of Facial Nerve Paralysis And The Effect Of Various Treatment Modalities.

[摘要] Facial nerve palsy is a common condition that can result in significant morbidity. The aim of thishospital-based, prospective, observational study was to evaluate the clinical profile of facial nerve palsyand the effect of various treatment modalities. The study was conducted over a period of two years, fromAugust 2020 to August 2022, at a tertiary care center. A total of 36 patients with lower motor neuronfacial palsy were included in the study. The majority of the patients were in the age group of 31-40 yearsand presented with immediate onset of facial palsy. The most common etiology was idiopathic, whileneoplastic and iatrogenic etiologies were least common. Majority of the patients had grade III facial palsyand presented with deviation of mouth. Patients were treated with a combination of corticosteroids,antiviral drugs, and physiotherapy. The recovery rate was high, with most patients achieving completerecovery within six months of treatment. The results of this study are consistent with previous studies,highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment in achieving good outcomes.This study also underscores the need for a comprehensive evaluation of patients with facial nerve palsy,including assessment of the underlying etiology, grade of palsy, and presenting symptoms. The findings ofthis study can help clinicians in developing effective treatment strategies for patients with facial nervepalsy.

[学科分类] 工程和技术（综合）

[关键词] Facial nerve palsy;lower motor neuron;etiology;treatment modalities;clinical profile;observational study;tertiary care center.