Bilateral facial nerve paresis in eosinophilic meningitis

J Med Assoc Thai. 1991 Apr;74(4):230-2.

Abstract

A 29-year-old man presented with headache, nuchal rigidity and bilateral facial paralysis. Lumbar puncture revealed eosinophilic CSF pleocytosis. Facial diplegia was improved by supportive treatment. Thus, eosinophilic meningitis is one of the etiologies of bilateral facial nerve paresis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Eosinophilia / complications
  • Eosinophilia / diagnosis*
  • Facial Paralysis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningitis / complications
  • Meningitis / diagnosis*