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A 62 year old man who has recently had flu-like illness has woken to find his speech altered. Movement of his eyelids and lips are weak on the right side. Examination: normal. Which anatomical site is most likely to be affected?

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A 62 year old man who has recently had flu-like illness has woken to find his speech altered.

Movement of his eyelids and lips are weak on the right side. Examination: normal. Which

anatomical site is most likely to be affected?


  1. Facial nerve
  2. Hypoglossal nerve
  3. Oculomotor nerve
  4. Trigeminal nerve
  5. Glossopharyngeal nerve

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The key is A. Facial nerve. [Viral infection is a common cause of facial nerve palsy].

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