Pontine hemorrhage presenting as an isolated facial nerve palsy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of an isolated facial nerve palsy in a young, otherwise healthy man who was found to have a pontine hemorrhage on computed tomography. Pontine hemorrhage is a rare cause of facial nerve palsy and has been reported in the literature as an isolated neurologic finding in only 1 other instance. This case reminds the emergency physician to remain vigilant for alternative causes of facial nerve palsy other than "idiopathic" Bell's palsy.
Medical subject headings
- Facial Paralysis
- Intracranial Hemorrhages
- Pons