scholarly journals Facial nerve palsy produced by plasma cell granuloma

1997 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. E8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillermo Rubio ◽  
C. Garciá Guijo ◽  
J. M. Baez
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Plasma Cell ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Plasma Cells ◽  
Facial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Healthy Person ◽  
Plasma Cell Granuloma ◽  
Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Immunohistochemical Studies ◽  
The Brain

There are many causes for peripheral facial nerve palsy, such as an isolated phenomenon occurring in a healthy person (Bell's palsy), a manifestation of a systemic illness, or a component of a more widespread neurological disease. Plasma cell granuloma is the proliferation of polyclonal, nonneoplastic plasma cells. Several cases have been reported in the literature in which plasma cell granulomas have affected the brain, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, salivary glands, and skin. We report a case of peripheral facial nerve palsy produced by a plasma cell granuloma that was confirmed by histological and immunohistochemical studies.

Differential diagnosis of peripheral facial nerve palsy: a retrospective clinical, MRI and CSF-based study

2019 ◽  
Vol 266 (10) ◽  
pp. 2488-2494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Zimmermann ◽  
Sarah Jesse ◽  
Jan Kassubek ◽  
Elmar Pinkhardt ◽  
Albert C. Ludolph
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Facial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Clinical Mri

scholarly journals Giant Prolactinoma presenting with facial nerve palsy and hemiparesis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Sliwinska ◽  
Fatima Jalil ◽  
Lori De La Portilla ◽  
Michael Baldwin ◽  
Joseph Lorenzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Prolactin Level ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Facial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Sella Turcica ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Lower Extremity Weakness ◽  
Giant Prolactinoma ◽  
Giant Prolactinomas ◽  
The Brain

Abstract Background Giant prolactinomas are an exceedingly uncommon type of pituitary adenomas that usually occur in men, cause extremely high prolactin levels and mass related symptoms. Rarely, patients may experience neurological deficits resembling ischemic events. Methods We describe an unusual case of a young man who presented with stroke-like symptoms and was found to have a giant prolactinoma. Clinical Case 25-year-old man presented with the left facial droop and gradually progressing upper and lower extremity weakness for evaluation of stroke. He reported recent weight gain and erectile dysfunction. Physical exam revealed left homonymous hemianopsia, left VII nerve palsy, and left hemiparesis. MRI of the brain showed an enormous mass in the sella turcica, which invaded the sphenoid sinus and right side of the skull base. Prolactin level was elevated at 13580 ng/mL, and the testosterone level was low. The patient was started on cabergoline and had marked improvement in his symptoms in a few months. Fifteen months after starting treatment, he has had more than 90% reduction in tumor volume and a 93% reduction in prolactin level. Conclusion Giant prolactinomas are uncommon and present with compressive symptoms that can be mistaken for a stroke. Our case is a unique report of a facial nerve palsy and hemiparesis secondary to giant prolactinoma in the absence of stroke or pituitary apoplexy.

Internal Carotid Artery Dissection: A Rare Cause of Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy

2012 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Fioravanti ◽  
Giulia Vinceti ◽  
Annalisa Chiari ◽  
Elena Canali ◽  
Paolo Frigio Nichelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Internal Carotid Artery ◽  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Internal Carotid ◽  
Facial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Carotid Artery Dissection ◽  
Artery Dissection ◽  
Internal Carotid Artery Dissection ◽  
Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy

Alternative to tarsorrhaphy in peripheral facial nerve palsy with expectation of functional recovery

1984 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 405-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Fernandez ◽  
Roberto Pallini ◽  
Giulio Maira
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Simple Technique ◽  
Facial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Nerve Function ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Opening And Closing ◽  
Fine Print

✓ A simple technique is described for protecting the cornea in patients with peripheral facial nerve palsy while waiting for recovery of nerve function. The application of an adhesive strip to the superior eyelid permits opening and closing of the eye, and provides good protection of the cornea.

Facial muscle reanimation by transcutaneous electrical stimulation for peripheral facial nerve palsy

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eeva Mäkelä ◽  
Hanna Venesvirta ◽  
Mirja Ilves ◽  
Jani Lylykangas ◽  
Ville Rantanen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Facial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Facial Muscle ◽  
Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy

scholarly journals The Value of Electroneurography in Acute Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy

2008 ◽  
Vol 101 (6) ◽  
pp. 435-439
Author(s):  
Shujiro Minami ◽  
Seiichi Shinden ◽  
Naoki Oishi ◽  
Taku Yamashita ◽  
Koichiro Wasano
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Facial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy

scholarly journals Child Neurology (Neurocritical Care/Neuro Trauma)

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (S1) ◽  
pp. S24-S24
Author(s):  
JA Mailo ◽  
J Pugh ◽  
FD Jacob
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Meningitis ◽  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Facial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
History Of ◽  
Streptococcal Meningitis ◽  
The Brain ◽  
New Onset

Background: Focal neurological deficits occur in approximately 15% of children with bacterial meningitis. However, cranial nerve involvement such as facial-nerve palsy is uncommon in non-tuberculous bacterial meningitis. Methods: Case Report. Review of the literature was conducted on Pubmed for the search terms: facial nerve palsy and meningitis. Results: We present the case of a 4-year old right-handed girl who presented with a new onset unilateral facial nerve palsy preceded by 5-day history of fever and headaches. The patient had meningeal signs and was identified to have Streptococcal Meningitis. MRI of the brain showed a large previously undiagnosed intranasal encephalocele. The facial palsy resolved within 7 days of antibiotic treatment. Conclusions: Our case represents an unusual combination of facial nerve palsy in context of Streptococcal Meningitis secondary to intranasal encephalocele.

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