Most patients recover completely, although some have permament disfiguring facial weakness
71% of untreated patients recover completely
An additional 13% of untreated patients achieve near-normal function (a total of 84% achieve normal or near-normal function even without treatment)
Up to 10% of patients have a recurrence on the ipsilateral or controlateral side
71% of untreated patients recover completely
An additional 13% of untreated patients achieve near-normal function (a total of 84% achieve normal or near-normal function even without treatment)
Any one of the following
Older age
Hypertension
Impairment of taste
Pain other than in the ear
Complete facial weakness
Bell's palsy
Horner syndrome
CVA
Rucksack paralysis
Trigeminal neuralgia
Third nerve palsy
Tick paralysis
Sixth nerve palsy