Blunt trauma leading to facial nerve paralysis

A case in a young child of blunt trauma to the facial nerve, distal to the stylomastoid foramen, is reported. Although the patient made an uneventful recovery, an understanding of the possible sites of injury of the facial nerve and further investigations available to aid diagnosis is important. This child was followed up in the Accident and Emergency Department, however, early referral of this rare condition to an otolaryngologist is advisable.