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Familial, alternating Bell's palsy with dominant inheritance
G Hageman1, P F Ippel, E N Jansen
1Department of Neurology, Medical Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
European Neurology
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study investigated alternating Bell's palsy in a Dutch family across three generations, revealing an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. Potential inherited factors include mastoid bone hypoplasia and specific temporal bone features.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Genetics
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Bell's palsy is a common neurological disorder affecting facial nerves.
- Familial occurrence suggests a potential genetic predisposition.
- Autosomal dominant inheritance patterns are observed in some neurological conditions.