Pathology · single question
The most likely etiology of this condition (Bell's palsy) is:
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Correct answer: A. Viral
- A. Correct. Bell's palsy is most commonly attributed to viral (e.g., HSV) reactivation causing facial-nerve inflammation/edema.
- B. It is a neuropathy in mechanism but the underlying trigger asked for is viral.
- C. A neoplastic cause would be persistent/progressive, not the acute self-limited Bell's pattern.