Congenital Facial Paralysis Revealing an Aplasic Facial Nerve: A Report of Two Cases. (21st May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tomé, Sónia; Matos, Joana; Barreto, José; Carvalho, João; Leal, Joana; Aguiar Branco, Catarina
• Is Part Of: American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. Volume 101:Number 5(2022)
• Page Start: e76
• Page End: e79
• Publication Date: 2022-05-21
• Subjects: Facial Paralysis -- Facial Nerve -- Congenital Defects -- Case Report; Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Medicine, Physical -- Periodicals; 617.062
• DOI: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001970
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-9115

Abstract

Abstract: Congenital facial palsy is a rare condition, usually related to a traumatic event during birth or as a feature of a syndrome. In this report, two cases of infants with peripheral facial palsy since birth are described, in which magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated unilateral aplasia of the facial nerve. There are only a few cases with similar findings described in the literature. A multidisciplinary approach is recommended to provide the best care. Although no reinnervation of the facial muscles is likely to occur, rehabilitative therapies may be valuable as complementary treatments.