Facial palsy in lymphocytic meningoradiculitis (Bannwarth's syndrome).
Four patients had unilateral or bilateral facial palsy associated with lymphocytic meningoradiculitis (Bannwarth's syndrome). Diagnosis depends on a lumbar puncture, and if the characteristic CSF changes, ie, pleocytosis and elevated protein level, are found, more comprehensive investigations can be restricted in view of the favorable prognosis.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008214:Lymphocytes; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012621:Seasons; D012737:Sex Factors; D013129:Spinal Puncture; D013577:Syndrome