Bell’s palsy as the initial presentation of multiple myeloma: A case report

Authors

Qiaofang Chen, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Carol Huibregtse, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Cheruppolil R. Santhosh-Kumar, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Chen Q, Huibregtse C, Santhosh-Kumar CR. Bell’s Palsy as the Initial Presentation of Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report . American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2016;4(8):261-262. doi:10.12691/ajmcr-4-8-3.

Affiliations

Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic, Aurora Cancer Care

Abstract

A 54-year-old white woman presented to the emergency department with inability to smile, difficulty in closing her right eye and drooling when attempting to drink liquids for two days prior to presentation. Neurological examination revealed classic signs of right peripheral seventh cranial nerve paresis. The patient also complained of fatigue, general malaise and weight loss of 20 pounds during the past few weeks.

Document Type

Case Report