We report an interesting case of a child with new-onset malignant hypertension (HTN)
associated with facial paralysis. A review of the medical literature on this association
and discussion of diagnostic and management aspects are included.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: May 01, 2015
Accepted:
April 9,
2015
Received:
March 30,
2015
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