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Bilateral sequential facial palsy during chickenpox.

M van der Flier1, C van Koppenhagen, F J Disch

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, St. Antonius Hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, 3534 CM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.

European Journal of Pediatrics
|September 15, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Facial palsy is a rare neurological complication of chickenpox. This case illustrates how varicella-zoster virus can cause facial nerve damage through different pathways during infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Chickenpox, a common viral illness, can rarely lead to neurological complications.
  • Facial palsy, or paralysis of facial muscles, is an uncommon but recognized complication.

Observation:

  • A 5-year-old girl presented with right-sided facial palsy preceding the typical chickenpox rash.
  • She later developed left-sided facial palsy after the chickenpox exanthem appeared.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates both hematogenous and neurogenous spread of the varicella-zoster virus as mechanisms for facial palsy.
  • The timing of the facial palsy in relation to the infection phases is highlighted.

Implications:

  • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for diagnosing and managing facial palsy in chickenpox patients.

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  • This case underscores the diverse neurological manifestations of varicella-zoster virus infection.