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Central Facial Palsy in Children: Diagnosis and Pediatric Care Central facial palsy, although relatively rare, can affect children, presenting unique challenges and considerations. Understanding the diagnosis and providing specialized pediatric care are essential for effectively managing central facial palsy in this vulnerable population. This article explores the diagnosis and pediatric care approaches for children with central facial palsy. Central Facial Palsy in Children: Central facial palsy in children is characterized by weakness or paralysis of facial muscles resulting from damage to the upper motor neurons within the brain. This condition can be congenital or acquired, and it differs from peripheral facial palsy, which involves damage to the facial nerve outside the brain. Diagnosis of Central Facial Palsy in Children: Diagnosing central facial palsy in children requires a comprehensive evaluation, considering the child's medical history, clinical examination, and, in so...