Ra And Cranial Nerve Numbness
Facial nerve palsy is a nervous system disorder in which a damaged nerve in the skull affects the movement of the muscles of the face.
It is a form of cranial mononeuropathy VII.
See also:
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Bell's palsy (another form of cranial mononeuropathy VII) -
Mononeuropathy
Alternative Names
Neuropathy - facial; Cranial mononeuropathy VII; Seventh cranial nerve palsy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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