Clinical and radiological findings of facial paralysis in multiple sclerosis

ConclusionsFP clinically classified as peripheral may be caused by central lesions in the cortex or pons and not only by peripheral facial nerve damage. In MS patients, FP may appear at the onset of the disease and be misdiagnosed as Bell ’s palsy. Clinicians should carefully approach FP diagnosis and perform a brain as well as temporal bone MRI before pursuing pharmacological treatment.Graphical abstract
Source: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Source Type: research