[Bilateral facial palsy due to Epstein-Barr virus Infection]

An Sist Sanit Navar. 2010 Jan-Apr;33(1):107-12.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Two young patients with bilateral facial palsy are described. They initially presented unilateral facial palsy, followed by contralateral facial nerve involvement a few days later, together with clinical and serologic evidence of acute Epstein-Barr virus infection. The outcome was favourable in one patient but severe sequels persisted in the second. These two cases show that this infrequent complication of Epstein-Barr virus infection may not always have a good outcome. The pathogenic mechanism of bilateral facial palsy is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / complications*
  • Facial Paralysis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Young Adult