Facial paralysis

Definition

Severe or complete loss of facial muscle motor function. This condition may result from central or peripheral lesions. Damage to CNS motor pathways from the cerebral cortex to the facial nuclei in the pons leads to facial weakness that generally spares the forehead muscles. facial nerve diseases generally results in generalized hemifacial weakness. neuromuscular junction diseases and muscular diseases may also cause facial paralysis or paresis.

Also known as face palsy, palsy of face — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 13934 per MONDO
• MESH D005158 per MONDO
• SCTID 280816001 per MONDO
• UMLS C0015469 per MONDO

Drugs indicated