Affiliation:
1. Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India
2. D
Abstract
Parotid infection/abscess leading to facial nerve palsy is a rare presentation. Normally, malignant parotid masses are associated with facial nerve palsy. We present a case of parotitis which was complicated by facial nerve dysfunction and recovered well with conservative treatment.
Publisher
IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd
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