Bilateral Facial Nerve Palsy : A Diagnostic Dilemma
Joint Authors
Pothiawala, Sohil
Lateef, Fatimah
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Bilateral facial nerve palsy (FNP) is a rare condition, representing less than 2% of all cases of FNP.
Majority of these patients have underlying medical conditions, ranging from neurologic, infectious, neoplastic, traumatic, or metabolic disorders.
Objective.
The differential diagnosis of its causes is extensive and hence can present as a diagnostic challenge.
Emergency physicians should be aware of these various diagnostic possibilities, some of which are potentially fatal.
Case Report.
We report a case of a 43-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with sequential bilateral facial nerve paralysis which could not be attributed to any particular etiology and, hence, presented a diagnostic dilemma.
Conclusion.
We reinforce the importance of considering the range of differential diagnosis in all cases presenting with bilateral FNP.
These patients warrant admission and prompt laboratory and radiological investigation for evaluation of the underlying cause and specific further management as relevant.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pothiawala, Sohil& Lateef, Fatimah. 2012. Bilateral Facial Nerve Palsy : A Diagnostic Dilemma. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473120
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pothiawala, Sohil& Lateef, Fatimah. Bilateral Facial Nerve Palsy : A Diagnostic Dilemma. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473120
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pothiawala, Sohil& Lateef, Fatimah. Bilateral Facial Nerve Palsy : A Diagnostic Dilemma. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473120
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473120