Familial congenital peripheral facial paralysis

Authors

  • Roberto Portillo Vallenas Hospital Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen, EsSalud, Lima, Perú
  • Raquel Aldave Hospital Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen, EsSalud, Lima, Perú
  • Juan Reyes Hospital Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen, EsSalud, Lima, Perú
  • César Castañeda Hospital Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen, EsSalud, Lima, Perú
  • José Vera Hospital Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen, EsSalud, Lima, Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v62i4.4202

Keywords:

Facial paralysis, Hereditary disease, Enuresis, Genetics, medical

Abstract

Objective: To study 29 individuals belonging to four familiar generations in whom 9 cases of facial paralysis was found in 2 generations. Setting: Neurophysiology Service, Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital. Material and Methods: Neurological exam and electrophysiologic (EMG and VCN), otorrhinolaryngologic, radiologic, electroencephalographic, dermatoglyphic and laboratory studies were performed in 7 of the 9 patients (5 men and 2 women). Results: One case of right peripheral facial paralysis in the second generation and 6 cases of left peripheral facial paralysis in the third generation were found, all associated to prolonged congenital enuresis. Conclusions: Study of the 29 persons pedigree determined that 9 of them had hereditary familiar peripheral facial neuropathy, probably dominant type with reduced penetrance.
Vol 62, No 4 (2001)

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2001-12-31

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Vol. 62 No. 4 (2001)

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Copyright (c) 2001 Roberto Portillo Vallenas, Raquel Aldave, Juan Reyes, César Castañeda, José Vera

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Portillo Vallenas R, Aldave R, Reyes J, Castañeda C, Vera J. Familial congenital peripheral facial paralysis. An Fac med [Internet]. 2001 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];62(4):295-300. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/4202