Guillain-Barré Syndrome presenting with bilateral facial nerve paralysis: a case report

Cases J. 2008 Dec 8;1(1):379. doi: 10.1186/1757-1626-1-379.

Abstract

Bilateral paralysis of the facial nerve is a relatively rare presentation and often indicates a serious underlying medical condition. Guillain-Barré syndrome needs to be considered, among others in the differential diagnoses of such presentation. We present here the case of a 35 year old female who presented with bilateral facial nerve paralysis due to the Guillain-Barré syndrome.