International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 31-33, March 2007

Facial paralysis in an infant with infectious mononucleosis

Pamukkale University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 20100 Denizli, Turkey

Received 6 July 2006; received in revised form 22 November 2006; accepted 23 November 2006.

Summary 

Infectious mononucleosis is caused by Epstein–Barr virus, and is rarely seen in infancy. Clinical findings include exudative tonsillitis, generalized or cervical lymphadenopathy, and hepatosplenomegaly. Many complications can arise, but these rarely include facial paralysis. We reported a 19-month-old patient who developed facial paralysis secondary to infectious mononucleosis.

Keywords: Epstein–Barr virus infection, Facial paralysis, Childhood

 

PII: S1871-4048(06)00104-3

doi:10.1016/j.pedex.2006.11.005

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 31-33, March 2007

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