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Recurrent Bell's palsy in pregnancy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Anand D. Deshpande
Anand D. Deshpande*
Affiliation:
Westhoughton, Lanes
*
Dr. Anand Deshpande. 30 Stanley Close, Westhougton, Lancashire BL5 2OE.
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Abstract

A case of recurrent Bell's palsy occurring in two successive pregnancies in a 37-year-old woman is presented. The causes of facial nerve paralysis of the lower motor neurone type are discussed. The rate of recurrence of Bell's palsy during pregnancy is unknown. Treatment with corticosteroids of Bell's palsy during pregnancy poses the threat of possible side effects on the fetus.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 104 , Issue 9 , September 1990 , pp. 713 - 714
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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