ArticleAfrican health sciences2012
Pattern of facial palsy in a typical Nigerian specialist hospital.
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- Predictors of Recovery in Facial Nerve Palsy: Insights From an Observational Study in Odisha, India.Cureus · 2024Article
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- Current state of management and outcomes of facial nerve palsy in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol.BMJ open · 2023Article
- Profile of facial palsy in Arar, northern Saudi Arabia.Electronic physician · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundData on incidence of facial palsy is generally lacking in Nigeria.
objectiveTo assess six years' incidence of facial palsy in Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital (MMSH), Kano, Nigeria.
methodThe records of patients diagnosed as facial problems between January 2000 and December 2005 were scrutinized. Data on diagnosis, age, sex, side affected, occupation and causes were obtained.
resultsA total number of 698 patients with facial problems were recorded. Five hundred and ninety four (85%) were diagnosed as facial palsy. Out of the diagnosed facial palsy, males (56.2%) had a higher incidence than females; 20-34 years age group (40.3%) had a greater prevalence; the commonest cause of facial palsy was found out to be Idiopathic (39.1%) and was most common among business men (31.6%). Right sided facial palsy (52.2%) was predominant. Incidence of facial palsy was highest in 2003 (25.3%) and decreased from 2004.
conclusionIt was concluded that the incidence of facial palsy was high and Bell's palsy remains the most common causes of facial (nerve) paralysis.
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