Approach to facial palsy Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 41-year-old man presents to the primary care clinic because of left eye pain and dryness that has progressed throughout the day. His eye felt irritated when he awoke this morning, but he has not noticed redness or discharge from the eye. With repeated checks in the mirror, he has also noticed that the left side of his mouth is drooping compared to the right and his left brow does not furrow as much as the right. His hearing is intact bilaterally, and he has no ear pain or tinnitus. He has had no recent travel, immunizations, or new medications and resides in Arizona, United States. He has been under significant stress at work. Temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), pulse is 65/min, respirations are 20/min, and blood pressure is 118/80 mmHg. There is no conjunctival erythema or discharge. Pupils are equally reactive and round. There is decreased tear production. He is unable to fully close his left eye. There is flattening of the left nasolabial fold. The left pinna, external ear canal, and tympanic membrane (TM) appear normal. Which of the following additional historical or physical examination findings would be expected given the most likely diagnosis?
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