Familial Bell’s Palsy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Kubik, Mark W.; Robles, Liliana; Kung, Doris

doi:10.1155/2012/674981

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“…Based on research conducted by Finsterer in 2008 and Greco in 2012 stated that there was no difference in prevalence by gender. [8,9] From this study, it was found that the most subjects suffering from Bell's palsy were in the rainy season as many as 16 patients (51.6%) and the lowest summer was 7 patients (22.6%). Research conducted by Campbell in 2002, stated that the incidence of sufferers of Bell's palsy in winter (November-March) was higher, while the incidence in summer was low.…”

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“…Exposure to cold air can trigger activation of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and prolonged exposure to cold outside can cause vasomotor changes in the facial area, ranging from edematous neuritis to ischemic reflexes. [8] From this study, it was found that the most Bell's palsy subjects were in the 46-55 year old group, namely 11 people (35.5%) and the lowest was in the 0-5 year old and 5-11 year age group, namely 0. From the research made by Finsterer in 2008 and Annsilva in 2010 show that, the peak incidence occurs between the second and fourth decades (15-45 years).…”

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“…Lesions in the geniculate ganglion will cause lacrimation and reduced salivation and may involve the VIII nerve. [5,7,8] The diagnosis can be made based on clinical symptoms of peripheral facial nerve palsy followed by examination to rule out other causes of peripheral facial nerve palsy. [1,9] Some supporting examinations are important to determine the location of the lesion and the degree of facial nerve damage:…”

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Characteristic of Bell’s Palsy in Clinical Neurologic at Sanglah Hospital Denpasar Bali Indonesia

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Introduction/Aim: Bell's Palsy is a lower motor neuron facial weakness caused by idiopathic etiology with the absence of other neurologic diseases. The incidence of this syndrome is around 23 cases per 100,000 people each year. The clinical manifestations are sometimes being considered to be a stroke or tumor. This study was conducted to find characteristic of bell’s palsy in clinical neurologic at Sanglah Hospital Denpasar, Bali Indonesia Methods: This study is a descriptive study with a cross sectional design in polyclinic of Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar for the period 2016 to 2019. Sampling was carried out using a consecutive non-random sampling method. Result: A total of 31 subjects in rainy season 51.6% having female 61.3% and male 38.7%, with the range of age 46-55 years old. Most of the patients complaints the weakness of the right face 58.1%, postauricular pain 64.5%. Electroneuromyography examination with seddon classification having results of Neuropraxia 67.7%. Conclusion: Characteristic of bell’s palsy in clinical neurologic most of participant in woman with postauricular pain and neuropraxia Keywords: Bell's Palsy, neuropraxia, postauricular pain, seddon classification.

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Characteristic of Bell’s Palsy in Clinical Neurologic at Sanglah Hospital Denpasar Bali Indonesia

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“…Idiopathic facial nerve paralysis, also known as Bell's palsy (BP) remains the commonest cause of lower motor neuron (LMN) facial palsy, accounting for about 60-70% of all cases of unilateral facial palsy [1]. Although there are many other causes, familial facial palsy is uncommon and accounts for about 4-14% of cases [2]. Familial facial palsy or hereditary congenital facial palsy (HCFP) presents with different modes of inheritance, with two genes, HCFP1 and HCFP2 in cases with autosomal-dominant inheritance and one gene HCFP3 associated with autosomal recessive inheritance [3].…”

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Familial Facial Palsy: A Case Series of Six Families from the Northern State, Sudan

Abdelaziz

Ziadan

2022

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Familial facial palsy is uncommon, accounting only for 4–14% of Bell's palsy cases. We report six families with single or recurrent episodes of familial facial palsy from Northern State, Sudan. The first family had two brothers with single episodes of Bell's palsy. The index case of the second family was a 19-year-old female who and nine other members of her family had a single or recurrent episodes of Bell's palsy. The third, fourth, fifth, and sixth families had eight, five, four, and five members, respectively, who developed either single or recurrent episodes of Bell’s palsy. None of the index cases or other members of the six families who were examined showed evidence of facial swelling or fissured tongue suggestive of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome. Literature review revealed two studies on Bell's palsy from Sudan but no studies on familial facial palsy. The mode of inheritance was either autosomal dominant with variable penetrance or autosomal recessive. In the second family, there could be a possibility of autosomal recessive inheritance due to increased number of cases after consanguineous marriage. Steroids remain the mainstay of treatment together with protective eye regimens. The role of physiotherapy, although widely used, is controversial. Genetic analysis is recommended and family history should be considered in patients with Bell's palsy.

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“…Sir Charles Bell (1774-1842) de ined paralysis of cranial VII nerve along with its anatomical features and function and hence the disease was named after him as Bell's palsy (Greco et al, 2012). Also known as idiopathic facial paralysis (IFP), around 60-80% of all the lower motor neuron facial palsies are Bell's palsy (Kubik et al, 2012). Of all the facial palsies, around 4-7% cases are of recurrent Bell's palsy (Pitts et al, 1988).…”

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A Case Report of Recurrent unilateral Bell’s Palsy in young female

Aldossary

2020

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Most facial palsies comprise of lower motor neuron type or Bell’s palsy. The mean incidence of recurrence of Bell’s palsy is 6.5% and can recur at any age. Although it was first reported in the year 1871, most of its etiology, pathology, management and progression are still neither fully described nor reported. We reported a case of Bell’s palsy in a young Saudi female who was presented with a unilateral recurrent episode of Bell’s palsy. Patient came to the emergency department with facial asymmetry, severe neck pain, loss of sensation on the left side of face and headache, while she was also not responding to oral medications. She was admitted to the hospital for an intravenous treatment and for further evaluation. Her serologic investigation was unremarkable. Similar episode had occurred five years ago as well, which was completely resolved after treatment. Her brain MRI localized T2 and T2 weighted sequence showed hyperintense lesion at the superior anterior aspect of left orbit and could represent lipoma versus hemangioma. Her presenting complaint responded well on IV treatment and patient was discharged on 11th day. She was also referred for plastic and neurosurgery services for the treatment of underlying cause. Recurrent Bell’s palsy is infrequent with etiology not fully elucidated. However, our case emphasizes that the timely medical treatment with regular follow-up is necessary for better prognosis and identification and treatment of underlying cause.

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Familial Bell’s Palsy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Cited by 10 publications

References 13 publications

Characteristic of Bell’s Palsy in Clinical Neurologic at Sanglah Hospital Denpasar Bali Indonesia

Characteristic of Bell’s Palsy in Clinical Neurologic at Sanglah Hospital Denpasar Bali Indonesia

Familial Facial Palsy: A Case Series of Six Families from the Northern State, Sudan

A Case Report of Recurrent unilateral Bell’s Palsy in young female

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