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A 40-year-old woman presents with a 2-week history of right-sided facial weakness. She noticed she couldn't close her right eye properly or smile evenly. She also reports pain behind her right ear starting a day before the weakness and altered taste. Examination confirms weakness of all facial muscles on the right side (forehead included). What is the most likely diagnosis?

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