Bell's palsy laboratory findings
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] , Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
Overview
Overview
Laboratory studies are not routinely needed in the diagnosis of Bell’s palsy and are only recommended in patients with recurrence or absence improvement after more than 3 weeks of therapy. Blood studies for an underlying systemic disease or infection may also be considered in patients with Bell’s palsy. There is no test that provides prognostic information early enough to be used for guiding treatment or prognosis.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory studies are not routinely needed in the diagnosis of Bell’s palsy and are only recommended in patients with:[1]
- Recurrence
- No improvement after more than 3 weeks of therapy
- Blood studies for an underlying systemic disease or infection may also be considered in patients with Bell’s palsy.
- There is no test that provides prognostic information early enough to be used for guiding treatment or prognosis.
References
References
- ↑ Zandian A, Osiro S, Hudson R, Ali IM, Matusz P, Tubbs SR; et al. (2014). “The neurologist’s dilemma: a comprehensive clinical review of Bell’s palsy, with emphasis on current management trends”. Med Sci Monit. 20: 83–90. doi:10.12659/MSM.889876. PMC 3907546. PMID 24441932.
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