A 73-year-old man referred for parkinsonism related a history of Bell palsy. The figure demonstrates that the right side of the face has some of the typical characteristics of a peripheral facial palsy, including flattening of the nasolabial fold and widening of the palpebral fissure. But was that the side affected? See the accompanying videotape for the answer.
Figure. Flattening of the right nasolabial fold and widening of the right palpebral fissure suggest a right peripheral facial palsy.
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Disclosure: The author reports no conflicts of interest.
Received July 26, 2006. Accepted in final form September 19, 2006.
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