Nerve problems Flashcards
1
Q
What is bells palsy?
A
A lower motor neurone facial palsy of unknown cause, but may be viral.
2
Q
How do you treat bells palsy?
A
Oral prednisolone (must be commenced within the first 72 hrs)
3
Q
What is ramsay hunt syndrome?
A
Shingles of the geniculate ganglion (facial nerve ganglion)
4
Q
What is the treatment for ramsay hunt syndrome?
A
Oral acyclovir
5
Q
Where does the facial nerve originate?
A
The facial nerve nucleus in the brain stem.
6
Q
What is the cerebellopontine angle?
A
A structure at the margin of the cerebellum and pons.
7
Q
What two nerve are found within the cerebellopontine angle?
A
Facial and vestibulocochlear
