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Case Report: Bell's palsy: a neurological manifestation of COVID-19 infection
Amro Abdelrahman1, Amira Bitar1, Isra Babiker1
1Department of Medical Education, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Doha, Qatar.
Background:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the causative agent of the most recent pandemic that hit the globe and has been the cause of a vast range of symptoms, including neurological symptoms. Bell's palsy is an acute peripheral facial paralysis commonly associated with viral infections.
Case Presentation:
This case report describes a patient with incidental COVID-19 infection that led to acute unilateral peripheral facial paralysis, Bell's palsy. Our patient is a 35-year-old male with no known comorbidities who was presenting with upper respiratory tract infection symptoms and was found to be positive for COVID-19. Soon after the onset of symptoms, he also developed right-sided facial weakness in association with his symptoms. A thorough examination revealed a peripheral neurological lesion. The diagnosis of Bell's palsy secondary to COVID-19 virus infection was through the exclusion of other possible causes.
Conclusions:
This case report suggests a potential link between Bell's palsy and COVID-19, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive understanding of the neurological manifestations of COVID-19. Further research is essential to determine the significance of neuropathies in COVID-19 and enhance treatment strategies.
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