Recurrent idiopathic familial facial nerve palsy and ophthalmoplegia

Andrew G. Lee; Paul W. Brazis; Eric Eggenberger

doi:10.1076/stra.9.3.137.6758

Recurrent idiopathic familial facial nerve palsy and ophthalmoplegia

Andrew G. Lee, Paul W. Brazis, Eric Eggenberger

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INTRODUCTION: Idiopathic facial nerve palsy is a common neurologic condition but episodes of ophthalmoplegia in these patients are uncommon. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective case series. RESULTS: Three patients with facial nerve palsy with unusual features, including ophthalmoplegia, are described. CONCLUSION: Recurrent episodes, familial tendency, and associated ophthalmoplegia are uncommon in patients with idiopathic facial nerve palsy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	137-141
Number of pages	5
Journal	Strabismus
Volume	9
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1076/stra.9.3.137.6758
State	Published - 2001

Keywords

Bell's palsy
Facial nerve palsy
Familial cranial nerve palsy
Ophthalmoplegia

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Ophthalmology

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