Since the facial nerve is one of the most complex structures among the cranial nerves because of its functionality and anatomically distributed nature, it is is the most frequently disturbed cranial nerve. Facial nerve palsy are primarly classified as congenital and acquired. There are many causes of acquired facial nerve palsy and may include infectious, neoplastic, traumatic, and idiopathic etiologies. Despite all of these known conditions, the most common presentation of facial paralysis is `idiopathic` which is also known as `Bell paralysis`. In clinical practice, the vast majority of facial nerve disorders in children are in the form of acute peripheral facial nerve paralysis. The patient generally presents with rapid onset of unilateral facial palsy occurring over a few hours to a day. The disease is of concern to parents of children affected and they want an immediate and reasonable explanation for the condition. Accurate diagnosis begins with a thorough history and physical examination. In this review, we aimed to discuss the facial nevre anatomy, the causes, diagnosis and treatment procedures of facial nerve disorders in light of the literature.

Keywords: facial nerve disorders, child