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  • Title: [Dutch College of General Practitioners' practice guideline 'Peripheral facial paralysis': a summary].
    Author: Klomp MA, Verdaasdonk AL, Striekwold MP, Teunissen HE, Opstelten W, Goudswaard AN.
    Journal: Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd; 2010; 154():A2439. PubMed ID: 21029492.
    Abstract:
    The practice guideline 'Peripheral facial paralysis' of the Dutch College of General Practitioners provides the general practitioner with guidelines for diagnosis and management of patients with a peripheral facial paralysis. In about two-thirds of cases of peripheral facial paralysis no cause can be found. The diagnosis of this so-called idiopathic peripheral facial paralysis is based on the patient's history and physical examination; additional investigations are not indicated. The natural course is usually good: without treatment 65-85% of patients will regain normal function of the facial muscles. Treatment with corticosteroids is recommended for all patients with an idiopathic peripheral facial paralysis, irrespective of the degree of the paralysis. This increases the chance of complete recovery by approximately 10%. Antiviral treatment is not recommended.
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