Neonatal Bell’s Palsy and Possible Correlation with Human Leukocyte Antigens
Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2019, Vol 34, Issue 1
Abstract
The authors discussed the different etiologies contributing to the development of BP, namely congenital, inflammatory, traumatic, infectious, syndromic, and ischemic factors. However, none of them was conclusive in explaining the rare occurrence of BP in the studied neonate.
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Mahmood Dhahir Al-Mendalawi
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