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[Bilateral facial palsy, Bell's type]
F Díaz Caparrós1, T Esteban Sánchez, J B Calero del Castillo
1Hospital Nuestra Señora del Rosell, Cartagena.
Anales Otorrinolaringologicos Ibero-Americanos
|January 1, 1995
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of bilateral Bell's palsy, a benign acute cranial polyneuritis. The patient, a 62-year-old woman, experienced symptoms mirroring unilateral cases, indicating a similar favorable prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Clinical Case Studies
Context:
- Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial nerve palsy) is a common neurological condition.
- Bilateral presentation is rare, making this case noteworthy.
Purpose:
- To report a unique case of bilateral Bell's palsy.
- To discuss the clinical presentation and prognosis of this rare variant.
Summary:
- A 62-year-old woman presented with acute, bilateral peripheral facial paralysis.
- The condition, a benign acute cranial polyneuritis, followed a clinical course similar to unilateral Bell's palsy.
- The patient exhibited a good prognosis, consistent with typical Bell's palsy outcomes.
Impact:
- Highlights the possibility of bilateral involvement in Bell's palsy.
- Contributes to understanding the spectrum of facial nerve disorders.
- Reinforces the generally good prognosis for Bell's palsy, even in bilateral cases.