Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia complicated by recurrent Bell's palsy.
A patient who presented with a transient right-sided Bell's palsy (lower motor neurone lesion of the facial nerve) and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is described. During the following 5 years whilst receiving intermittent treatment for her CLL, the patient experienced two further episodes of Bell's palsy, one on the right side and the other left-sided. Each episode completely resolved. This is the first reported case of recurrent Bell's palsy complicating CLL.
D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged