Recurrent idiopathic familial facial nerve palsy and ophthalmoplegia.
BACKGROUND
Idiopathic facial nerve palsy is a common neurologic condition but episodes of ophthalmoplegia in these patients are uncommon.


METHODS
Retrospective case series.


RESULTS
Three patients with facial nerve palsy with unusual features, including ophthalmoplegia, are described.


CONCLUSIONS
Recurrent episodes, familial tendency, and associated ophthalmoplegia are uncommon in patients with idiopathic facial nerve palsy.
Lee
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospital & Clinic, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA. andrew-lee@uiowa.edu
Brazis
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Eggenberger
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D020330:Bell Palsy / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D012008:Recurrence; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D012189:Retrospective Studies