Acute Corticonuclear Tract Ischemic Stroke with Isolated Central Facial Palsy

The clinical distinction between habitual facial asymmetry, early stage peripheral facial palsy, and isolated central facial palsy is sometimes difficult. The diagnosis of acute central facial palsy is of importance to identify patients for stroke work-up and appropriate treatment. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and localization of acute ischemic lesions associated with isolated central facial palsy.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research