Bell Palsy Mimics: Lessons from Four Malpractice Cases

Introduction: Bell palsy, an idiopathic dysfunction of the seventh cranial nerve, is the leading cause of unilateral facial paralysis, although other more serious entities such as stroke, infection, and tumor may present similarly, leading to both medical and legal risks in cases of misdiagnosis. Ca...

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Main Authors: Rachel Lindor, Summer Ghaith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2025-04-01
Series:Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4c7456x2
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