%0 Journal Article
%T Simultaneous Bilateral Facial Nerve Palsy- Case Series and Review of Literature | Insight Medical Publishing
%A Achal Gulati
%A Ankush Sayal
%A Virangna Taneja
%J Journal Impact Factor:
%D 2018
%R 10.21767/2394-3718.100039
%X Simultaneous bilateral facial paralysis is a rare condition comprising of 0.3-2% of cases of facial palsy and is defined as palsy affecting both sides of the face over a period no longer than 30 days. Usual causes of simultaneous bilateral facial paralysis include Head injuries, Bell¡¯s palsy, Lyme disease, Guillain-Barr¨¦ syndrome, Sarcoidosis, and Meningitis. A Retrospective case review of patients presenting with simultaneous bilateral facial nerve palsy was carried out over a period of 2 years (May 2010-May 2012). In total, four cases which met the inclusion criteria were selected for evaluation. Of these, two cases were associated with Road traffic accidents; one was diagnosed with Bell¡¯s palsy and one with Sarcoidosis.
%U http://www.imedpub.com/articles/simultaneous-bilateral-facial-nerve-palsy-case-series-and-review-of-literature.php?aid=22190