The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#461: Facial Nerve Follies: Understanding Bell's Palsy

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A Bell-Ringer of a Presentation

Is it a stroke or is it botox? No, it’s Bell’s palsy! Learn how to differentiate facial palsy from other sinister diagnoses. Join us as Dr. Jordan Amar (Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at USC Keck School of Medicine) gives us Bell’s palsy pointers (and a great mnemonic, if there is such a thing).

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Show Segments

  • Introduction
  • Rapid fire questions and Reflex Hammers
  • Case #1: Ms. Melanie
  • Framework for Bell's Palsy
  • Bell's Palsy vs Stroke: How to Differentiate 
  • Approach to History and Physical Exam 
  • Case #2: Mr. Lopez
  • Red Flags in Facial Palsy (GROWLS FACE)
  • Workup: From Imaging to Labs and What Not to Do
  • Treatment: The Role of Steroids and Antivirals
  • Supportive Care, Complications and Prognosis
  • Take-Home Points
  • Outro

    • Credits

    • Producer and Writer: Isabel Valdez, PA-C 
    • Show Notes: Paul Wurtz MD, Ben Furman MPH MS3, Isabel Valdez, PA-C
    • Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani, MS2
    • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
    • Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD
    • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
    • Technical Production: PodPaste
    • Guest: Jordan Amar, MD

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