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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]

Overview

MRI findings are not specific and necessary for diagnosis of Bell's palsy. Findings on MRI suggestive of of Bell's palsy include: swelling of facial nerve and Intraoperative swelling of geniculate ganglion of facial nerve. MRI also may be helpful in the diagnosis of other causes of facial nerve palsy.

MRI

• MRI findings are not specific and necessary for diagnosis of Bell's palsy.
• Findings on MRI suggestive of of Bell's palsy include:
  • Swelling of facial nerve
  • Intraoperative swelling of geniculate ganglion of facial nerve.
• MRI also may be helpful in the diagnosis of other causes of facial nerve palsy.