A 7-year-old boy was suffering from a severe infection of the middle ear (otitis media), which spread to the mastoid air cells (mastoiditis). Surgery was required but resulted in the following: right corner of the mouth drooping, unable to close his right eye, food collection in his right oral vestibule. Which nerve was injured?
A 7-year-old boy was suffering from a severe infection of the middle ear (otitis media), which spread to the mastoid air cells (mastoiditis). Surgery was required but resulted in the following: right corner of the mouth drooping, unable to close his right eye, food collection in his right oral vestibule. Which nerve was injured?
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A 7-year-old boy was suffering from a severe infection of the middle ear (otitis media), which spread to the mastoid air cells (mastoiditis). Surgery was required but resulted in the following: right corner of the mouth drooping, unable to close his right eye, food collection in his right oral vestibule. Which nerve was injured?
β Correct Answer: C. Facial
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