Myokymic discharges and enhanced facial nerve reflex responses after recovery from idiopathic facial palsy

1992 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josep Valls-Sole ◽  
Eduard S. Tolosa ◽  
Montserrat Pujol
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Facial Palsy ◽  
Reflex Responses ◽  
Idiopathic Facial Palsy

Recurrent bilateral peripheral facial palsy

1989 ◽  
Vol 103 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Stahl ◽  
T. Ferit
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Facial Palsy ◽  
Common Finding ◽  
Facial Nerve Paralysis ◽  
Nerve Paralysis ◽  
Peripheral Facial Palsy ◽  
Local Disease ◽  
Idiopathic Facial Palsy

AbstractFacial nerve paralysis is a common otolaryngological diagnosis. Recurrent unilateral peripheral facial palsy is found in about 7 per cent of the cases. Simultaneous bilateral facial palsy is relatively uncommon and occurs in 0.3–2.0 per cent of cases of facial palsy. Recurrent. simultaneous, bilateral, idiopathic facial palsy to the best of our knowledge has never been reported. A case of recurrent, simultaneous, bilateral, idiopathic facial palsy is presented. No evidence of systemic or local disease was found in both attacks of peripheral facial palsies. The association with states of stress is the only common finding between the two attacks.

MRI of the facial nerve in idiopathic facial palsy

1996 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 631-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Saatçi ◽  
F. Şahintürk ◽  
L. Sennaroğlu ◽  
F. Boyvat ◽  
B. Gürsel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Facial Palsy ◽  
Idiopathic Facial Palsy

scholarly journals Predictive Value of VIBE using Subtraction to Evaluate Idiopathic Facial Palsy after Starting Therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 192 (12) ◽  
pp. 1183-1189
Author(s):  
Hayato Tomita ◽  
Klaus Detmar ◽  
Panagiota Manava ◽  
Yasuo Nakajima ◽  
Michael Lell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mr Imaging ◽  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Therapeutic Effect ◽  
Facial Palsy ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Significant Enhancement ◽  
Breath Hold ◽  
Facial Nerves ◽  
Grade Scale ◽  
Idiopathic Facial Palsy

Purpose To determine the predictive value of 3-dimensional spoiled gradient-echo volumetric interpolated breath-hold examination (VIBE) using subtraction to evaluate the short-term effect of therapy for facial palsy. Materials and Methods We included 97 patients with idiopathic facial palsy (52 male, 45 female; aged 50.7 ± 19.4 years) who underwent MR imaging with a contrast agent after starting therapy. The mean interval between onset and therapy was 1.55 ± 1.69 days, between therapy and MR imaging was 3.19 ± 2.78 days, and between MR imaging and assessment of the therapeutic effect was 3.50 ± 0.71 days. The degree of therapeutic effect was determined using a 4-grade scale based on the House–Brackmann scale for grading facial nerve function. Two radiologists reviewed VIBE with pre- and postcontrast subtraction using the 4-point scale. We evaluated the diagnostic performance and compared the degree of therapeutic effect and enhancement of facial nerves that were divided into 5 segments bilaterally. Results We identified 98 facial palsy initially and significant enhancement in 55 facial nerves after the start of therapy and residual palsy in 87. Sensitivity for all facial palsy was 62.0 %, specificity was 90.9 %, positive predictive value was 98.2 %, negative predictive value was 23.3 %, and accuracy was 65.3 %. Eleven patients recovered completely, 1 showed significant enhancement, and the remaining 10 did not show significant enhancement of the facial nerve. Conclusion VIBE has a potential to predict the prognostic outcome and assess facial palsy after the start of therapy. Key points:  Citation Format

scholarly journals Congenital unilateral facial palsy revealing a facial nerve agenesis: a case report and review of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 20180029
Author(s):  
Yaotse Elikplim Nordjoe ◽  
Ouidad Azdad ◽  
Mohamed Lahkim ◽  
Laila Jroundi ◽  
Fatima Zahrae Laamrani
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Temporal Bone ◽  
Facial Paralysis ◽  
Facial Palsy ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Moebius Syndrome ◽  
Temporal Bone Ct

Facial nerve aplasia is an extremely rare condition that is usually syndromic, namely, in Moebius syndrome. The occurrence of isolated agenesis of facial nerve is even rarer, with only few cases reported in the literature. We report a case of congenital facial paralysis due to facial nerve aplasia diagnosed on MRI, while no noticeable abnormality was detected on the temporal bone CT.

scholarly journals A Three-Generation Family with Idiopathic Facial Palsy Suggesting an Autosomal Dominant Inheritance with High Penetrance

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Christian Grønhøj Larsen ◽  
Mette Gyldenløve ◽  
Aia Elise Jønch ◽  
Birgitte Charabi ◽  
Zeynep Tümer
Keyword(s):  
Facial Palsy ◽  
Autosomal Dominant ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Neurologic Disorder ◽  
Complete Penetrance ◽  
Generation Family ◽  
Number Variation ◽  
Microarray Studies ◽  
Idiopathic Facial Palsy ◽  
Chromosome Microarray

Idiopathic facial palsy (IFP), also known as Bell’s palsy, is a common neurologic disorder, but recurrent and familial forms are rare. This case series presents a three-generation family with idiopathic facial palsy. The mode of inheritance of IFP has previously been suggested as autosomal dominant with low or variable penetrance, but the present family indicates an autosomal dominant trait with high or complete penetrance. Chromosome microarray studies did not reveal a pathogenic copy number variation, which could enable identification of a candidate gene.

scholarly journals Hypoglossal-facial ‘side’-to-side neurorrhaphy combined with electrical myostimulation for facial palsy in rats

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-174
Author(s):  
Binbin Wang ◽  
Shiwei Wang ◽  
Song Liu ◽  
Shaodong Zhang ◽  
Dezhi Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Motor Neurons ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Facial Palsy ◽  
Crush Injury ◽  
Nerve Crush ◽  
Retrograde Labeling ◽  
Electrophysiological Examination ◽  
Nerve Crush Injury

Abstract Introduction This study investigated the effect of combining hypoglossal-facial nerve “side”-to-side neurorrhaphy and electrical myostimulation in a rat model of facial palsy. Methods Rats with facial nerve crush injury were subjected to control condition, monotherapy of either neurorrhaphy or electrical myostimulation, or bitherapy of the two treatments. After 1, 3, and 6 months, rats were performed the facial symmetry evaluation, electrophysiological examination and the retrograde labeling of motor neurons. Results As early as 3 months after injury, face symmetry significantly improved in rats of the bitherapy group. At 3 or 6 months after injury, either the parameters of electrophysiological examination or the number of labeled motor neurons were significantly increased in the bitherapy group than in any other group. Discussion The combination of neurorrhaphy and electrical myostimulation effectively promoted the functional recovery after facial nerve crush injury.

scholarly journals Therapeutic Evaluation of Navan Nasya in Ardit W.S.R. to Facial Paralysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 284-287
Author(s):  
Neeraj Kanungo ◽  
Vijayata Kanungo
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Facial Paralysis ◽  
Facial Palsy ◽  
Cellular Level ◽  
Facial Muscles ◽  
Therapeutic Evaluation ◽  
Permanent Loss

Ayurveda is sciences of medicine and health practicing anciently and it possessing effective methods for the treatment of various diseases. Ayurveda not only offer approaches for the management of curable diseases but also encompasses knowledge of incurable diseases. Panchakarma is one of the therapies of ayurveda which purify body and cleans all shrotas even at cellular level. Panchakarma therapy involves many sub therapies such as; Navannasya which is very useful in the management of various diseases such as; facial paralysis which involves weakness of facial muscles resulting from temporary or permanent loss of facial nerve. The study was planned to measure efficacy of navannasya in the treatment of Arditroga and it was found that navannasya gives good results in Ardit or facial paralysis. Some patient of cured effectively after the treatment with Navannasya. Keywords: Ayurveda, Ardit, Facial Palsy, Panchakarma, Navannasya.

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