Burkitt lymphoma presenting as facial nerve paresis

Acute onset unilateral facial palsy can be seen in children with otitis media. However, when symptoms fail to improve with antibiotics a broader differential should be considered. Here we present two cases of patients who were initially treated for otitis media, but developed facial paresis and were subsequently diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma involving the temporal bone. In both instances facial nerve function improved with chemotherapy initiation.
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Case report Source Type: research