Therapeutic Management of Bilateral Partial Facial Nerve Paralysis due to Otitis Media in a Bullock

Bilateral and partial facial nerve paralysis in a bullock was diagnosed with clinical signs of ptosis of upper eyelids, ear drooping and feed accumulation between cheeks and teeth. Ocular discharges were normal with moderate saliva drooling indicating non involvement of parasympathetic portion of facial nerve. Tongue movement was normal but prehension capacity was lost. The aetiology was attributed to chronic otitis media and extension of inflammation to facial nerve through eustachean tube. The case was successfully treated with Fluroquinolones, Flunixin and cortisones. It was concluded that partial bilateral paralysis of facial nerve due to otitis media could be treated successfully with corticosteroidal therapy.