[Peripheral facial paralysis and HIV infection. 2 case reports].
Two cases of peripheral facial paralysis in subjects with HIV infection are reported. On the basis of these two cases and data from the literature, the clinical and paraclinical features of this facial nerve lesion are described. The various aetiological hypotheses put forward are discussed, but it is probable that the paralysis results from a direct effect of the virus on the nerve. HIV-associated peripheral facial paralysis may occur irrespective of the number of CD4 lymphocytes and does not seem to have a prognostic significance. However, it appears by preference in stages I, II and III and may then reveal the HIV infection.
Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Haut-Levêque, Pessac.
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D015496:CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes; D004576:Electromyography; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000097:blood / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008297:Male; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011379:Prognosis; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Paralysie faciale périphérique et infection par le VIH. A propos de 2 observations.