Familial recurrent peripheral facial palsy
ORPHA:2809· ICD-10 G51.0
Definition
A rare peripheral neuropathy characterized by an acute onset of unilateral facial muscle weakness with Bell's phenomenon. It is non-progressive, resolves spontaneously, and it might be recurrent with no obvious precipitating factors.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 100 000
- Age of onset
- Adolescent, Adult, Childhood