"Idiopathic Bell's Palsy in a Five-Week-Old Infant: A Case Report." by Ethan Dimock, Usha Kellampalli et al.
 

Idiopathic Bell's Palsy in a Five-Week-Old Infant: A Case Report.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-18-2025

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Bell's palsy is a paralysis on one side of the face due to inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve and most often has an idiopathic etiology. This case presents a five-week-old male who was noted to have a left-sided facial asymmetry. Pathological etiologies were ruled out, but the findings were inconclusive, and the patient was ultimately discharged on a course of oral prednisolone. This report highlights the youngest documented case of idiopathic Bell's palsy, detailing the diagnostic challenges and successful treatment approach that led to complete recovery.

Volume

17

Issue

1

First Page

e77622

DOI

10.7759/cureus.77622

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

39963629

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