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Which neurological condition can lead to bilateral facial nerve palsy?
Which neurological condition can lead to bilateral facial nerve palsy?
- Guillain-Barré syndrome (correct)
- Bell's palsy
- Ramsay Hunt syndrome
- Myotonic dystrophy
What is the significance of a history of infections such as otitis media in relation to facial nerve conditions?
What is the significance of a history of infections such as otitis media in relation to facial nerve conditions?
- Hearing loss can occur in conditions like Ramsay Hunt syndrome and Bell's palsy (correct)
- Suggests a possible link to acoustic neuroma
- Indicates a higher risk for tonsillitis
- Implies a potential cause for BPPV
Why is knowledge of the course of the facial nerve essential for differential diagnosis?
Why is knowledge of the course of the facial nerve essential for differential diagnosis?
- To determine the risk of developing BPPV
- To identify possible causes of tonsillitis
- To aid in working through a differential diagnosis (correct)
- To assess the progression of an acoustic neuroma
Which condition is associated with a higher incidence in pregnant individuals?
Which condition is associated with a higher incidence in pregnant individuals?
What can prolonged lack of improvement beyond 6 months suggest in terms of facial nerve conditions?
What can prolonged lack of improvement beyond 6 months suggest in terms of facial nerve conditions?
In facial nerve palsy, what is the significance of grading using the House-Brackmann system?
In facial nerve palsy, what is the significance of grading using the House-Brackmann system?
What is the main symptom associated with acoustic neuroma?
What is the main symptom associated with acoustic neuroma?
Which condition may present with symptoms of sudden sensorineural hearing loss?
Which condition may present with symptoms of sudden sensorineural hearing loss?
Which type of tinnitus warrants a direct referral to an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist?
Which type of tinnitus warrants a direct referral to an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist?
What is a common cause of conductive hearing loss that is NOT mentioned in the text?
What is a common cause of conductive hearing loss that is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which medication class is NOT listed as a potential cause of tinnitus in the text?
Which medication class is NOT listed as a potential cause of tinnitus in the text?
What diagnostic tool is typically used for evaluating vestibular disorders like BPPV?
What diagnostic tool is typically used for evaluating vestibular disorders like BPPV?
What is the common presentation of facial nerve palsy that should alert clinicians to the possibility of a tumor?
What is the common presentation of facial nerve palsy that should alert clinicians to the possibility of a tumor?
What is the primary mode of spread for subdural/extradural abscess?
What is the primary mode of spread for subdural/extradural abscess?
What is the typical management approach for subdural/extradural abscess?
What is the typical management approach for subdural/extradural abscess?
Which of the following is considered an aetiology for facial nerve palsy?
Which of the following is considered an aetiology for facial nerve palsy?
How is the degree of facial nerve dysfunction graded?
How is the degree of facial nerve dysfunction graded?
Which virus is associated with viral facial nerve palsy like Ramsay Hunt syndrome?
Which virus is associated with viral facial nerve palsy like Ramsay Hunt syndrome?
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