Presentation
Left congenital facial palsy
Patient Data
Age: 3 years
Gender: Female
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The left facial nerve (VII) could not be seen in either the cisternal or canalicular portions of its course. Normal caliber and intensity of the cranial nerve VIII bilaterally and the right cranial nerve VII.
Case Discussion
Congenital facial nerve paralysis is rare and can be unilateral or bilateral. The congenital type is due to deficient facial nerve as in this case.
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