Does migraine produce facial palsy?
For whom the Bell tolls
Abstract
Bell palsy (also known as Bell's palsy) is an acute, ipsilateral, facial nerve paralysis of unknown etiology that results in weakness of the platysma and muscles of facial expression.1 Bell palsy affects 11 to 40 persons per 100,000 each year, with peak incidence between the ages of 15 and 50 years and both sexes are affected equally. Pregnant women, persons with diabetes, the elderly, and patients with hypothyroidism are at increased risk.2
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Published online: December 17, 2014
Published in print: January 13, 2015
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Dr. S. Silberstein serves as a consultant and/or advisory board member and receives honoraria from Alder Biopharmaceuticals; Allergan, Inc.; Amgen; Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; eNeura Inc.; ElectroCore Medical, LLC; Medscape, LLC; Medtronic, Inc.; Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; Pfizer, Inc.; Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and Teva Pharmaceuticals. Dr. M. Silvestrini reports no disclosures relevant to the manuscript. Go to Neurology.org for full disclosures.
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