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So just curious... how do you all work up your cases of isolated 7th nerve palsy? (i.e. Bell's Palsy)? I've had half my attendings say it is a clinical diagnosis, and as long as you dont' suspect tumor or stroke, and the patient has decent follow up, you don't need imaging.
I've had other attendings say you need CT at minimum, and yet a few even say "all Bell's Palsy patients should get MRI."
Since I'm going to be on my own in 8 months, I am still getting a feel for what I would do.
I've CT'd people's beans for a lot less reason... and the Lyme titer I'm not waiting for in the ED....
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I've had other attendings say you need CT at minimum, and yet a few even say "all Bell's Palsy patients should get MRI."
Since I'm going to be on my own in 8 months, I am still getting a feel for what I would do.
I've CT'd people's beans for a lot less reason... and the Lyme titer I'm not waiting for in the ED....
Q