Bilateral Facial Palsy: A Rare Presenting Symptom for Inclusion Body Myositis
Elana Meer,
Meleha Ahmad,
Seanna Grob
et al.
Abstract:Inclusion body myositis is a common type of inflammatory myopathy among populations over the age of 50 years, classically presenting with weakness and atrophy of the forearms and quadriceps. While a third of patients may eventually present with mild facial weakness, findings of ptosis, facial palsy, or involvement of extraocular muscles are rarely, if ever, seen. The authors describe a unique case of inclusion body myositis in which a patient initially presented with bilateral severe facial palsy and exposure … Show more
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