Facial Nerve Diseases

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Diseases of the facial nerve or nuclei. Pontine disorders may affect the facial nuclei or nerve fascicle. The nerve may be involved intracranially, along its course through the petrous portion of the temporal bone, or along its extracranial course. Clinical manifestations include facial muscle weakness, loss of taste from the anterior tongue, hyperacusis, and decreased lacrimation.

Synonyms:

Acquired Facial Neuropathies
Acquired Facial Neuropathy
Cranial Nerve VII Diseases
Cranial Nerve VII Disorders
Disease, Facial Nerve
Diseases, Facial Nerve
Disorder, Facial Nerve
Disorders, Facial Nerve
Facial Myokymia
Facial Myokymias
Facial Nerve Disease
Facial Nerve Disorder
Facial Nerve Disorders
Facial Nerve Motor Disorders
Facial Nerve Sensory Disorders
Facial Neuritides
Facial Neuritis
Facial Neuropathies
Facial Neuropathies, Acquired
Facial Neuropathies, Familial
Facial Neuropathy
Facial Neuropathy, Acquired
Facial Neuropathy, Familial
Familial Facial Neuropathies
Familial Facial Neuropathy
Ganglionitides, Geniculate
Ganglionitis, Geniculate
Geniculate Ganglionitides
Geniculate Ganglionitis
Motor Disorders, Facial Nerve
Myokymia, Facial
Myokymias, Facial
Neuritides, Facial
Neuritis, Facial
Neuropathies, Facial
Neuropathies, Familial Facial
Neuropathy, Facial
Neuropathy, Familial Facial
Sensory Disorders, Facial Nerve
Seventh Cranial Nerve Diseases

Broader Topics:

Cranial Nerve Diseases

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