ArticleCureus2025
Peripheral Facial Paralysis as a Sentinel Symptom of Early Lyme Neuroborreliosis: A Diagnostic Challenge.
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Abstract
Lyme disease, while well recognized in many regions of the Northern Hemisphere, is generally considered uncommon in Morocco. While erythema migrans represents its hallmark cutaneous manifestation, neuroborreliosis remains a challenging diagnosis, particularly when presenting as isolated peripheral facial paralysis, often mimicking idiopathic Bell's palsy. We report the case of a 55-year-old man presenting with fever followed six weeks later by left-sided peripheral facial paralysis. Neurological examination revealed stage IV facial palsy according to the House-Brackmann classification. Radiological assessment, including computed tomography of the brain and temporal bones as well as magnetic resonance imaging, revealed no abnormalities. Laboratory investigations excluded viral and autoimmune causes.
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