A 33-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of unilateral facial weakness affecting his forehead and lower face on the right side. He also reports...

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A 33-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of unilateral facial weakness affecting his forehead and lower face on the right side. He also reports pain behind his right ear and altered taste. There are no other neurological deficits. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Bell's Palsy

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Stroke (CVA)

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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

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Acoustic Neuroma

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Myasthenia Gravis

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Bell's Palsy

A 33-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of unilateral facial weakness affecting his forehead and lower face on the right side. He also reports pain behind his right ear and altered taste. There are no other neurological deficits. What is the most likely diagnosis?