Facial Nerve Anatomy and Diseases Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Bell's palsy Signup and view all the answers

What can prolonged lack of improvement beyond 6 months suggest in terms of facial nerve conditions?

Possibility of a malignant cause Signup and view all the answers

In facial nerve palsy, what is the significance of grading using the House-Brackmann system?

Helps track the progress of recovery or deterioration Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom associated with acoustic neuroma?

Tinnitus Signup and view all the answers

Which condition may present with symptoms of sudden sensorineural hearing loss?

Acoustic neuroma Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tinnitus warrants a direct referral to an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist?

Pulsatile tinnitus Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of conductive hearing loss that is NOT mentioned in the text?

Labyrinthitis Signup and view all the answers

Which medication class is NOT listed as a potential cause of tinnitus in the text?

Beta-blockers Signup and view all the answers

What diagnostic tool is typically used for evaluating vestibular disorders like BPPV?

Vestibular assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the common presentation of facial nerve palsy that should alert clinicians to the possibility of a tumor?

Facial nerve palsy with a new onset parotid lump Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of spread for subdural/extradural abscess?

Direct via bone or meninges Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical management approach for subdural/extradural abscess?

IV antibiotics and surgical intervention if indicated Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an aetiology for facial nerve palsy?

Idiopathic (Bell's Palsy) Signup and view all the answers

How is the degree of facial nerve dysfunction graded?

'House Brackman' grading system from 1-6 Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is associated with viral facial nerve palsy like Ramsay Hunt syndrome?

'Herpes' virus Signup and view all the answers