Head and neck cancer can affect the lips, mouth, tongue, nose, pharynx, larynx and other surrounding areas. Most head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas that originate from the cells in the mucosal lining of these regions.
Facial trauma, also called maxillofacial trauma, can involve soft-tissue injuries (burns, lacerations, bruises), fractures to facial bones such as the nose or jaw, as well as eye injuries. Severe facial injuries could potentially cause disfigurement and loss of function, such as blindness, or difficulty moving the jaw. They could also cause severe, life-threatening bleeding or interfere with the airway.
We can help determine the cause of your facial nerve disorder and recommend a treatment to help you achieve the best possible recovery. Treatment could include an antibiotic, steroids, or surgical removal of the bone around the nerve to relieve pressure.
