Bilateral idiopathic facial nerve palsy
Adhyam, Ananth Mohan Nawaz, Sarfaraz
Adhyam, Ananth Mohan
Nawaz, Sarfaraz
Abstract
In this report, we describe a case of idiopathic bilateral facial nerve palsy in a previously healthy male in his 30s, with recent unprotected sexual activity and a possible genetic predisposition as the only identifiable risk factors. The case highlights both the diagnostic complexity of bilateral facial palsy and the importance of methodical exclusion of systemic causes and early initiation of corticosteroid therapy, which led to complete recovery.
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Affiliations
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Nuneaton
Date
2026-04-17
Type
Article
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Citation
Mann J, Khairati R, Adhyam AM, Nawaz S. Bilateral idiopathic facial nerve palsy. BMJ Case Rep. 2026 Apr 17;19(4):e271182. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2025-271182.