Acquired facial palsy with hypertension secondary to Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Autor(es): Smith Nicholas,Grattan-Smith Padraic,Andrews Ian P,Kainer Gad


Resumo: Most cases of facial nerve paresis are idiopathic (Bell's palsy). However, rare and potentially dangerous conditions may present in this manner. We report 2 children presenting with unilateral lower motor neuron facial nerve palsy and hypertension. A diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome was made in both; literature linking facial nerve palsy in childhood with hypertension and Guillain-Barre syndrome is reviewed.


Imprenta: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, v. 46, n. 3, p. 125-127, 2010


Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2009.01650.x


Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis


Data de publicação: 2010