Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8690931 | Seminars in Pediatric Neurology | 2018 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
We discuss the case of a 5-year-old boy who presented with an isolated left-sided cranial nerve 7 palsy that was initially magnetic resonance imaging negative. Owing to continued symptoms, repeat magnetic resonance imaging was performed and showed a temporal bone encephalocele. A review of the differential diagnosis of cranial nerve 7 palsy, warning signs signaling the need for additional workup, and a discussion of temporal lobe encephaloceles is provided in this case report. It is important to recognize that structural lesions can closely mimic idiopathic Bell's palsy, despite initial negative imaging.
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Authors
Alexandria L. MD, Shannon M. DO, MPH,