Bifacial weakness with paresthesias (BFP) secondary to trauma: a case report

arXiv (Cornell University) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Jingjing Chen, Xuxia Tang, Shuo Dai, Xuemei He
DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2602.07076
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Abstract

This case details the diagnosis and treatment process of a patient with bilateral facial nerve palsy accompanied with limb sensory disturbance secondary to head trauma, who was ultimately diagnosed with Bifacial weakness with paresthesias (BFP) , a rare variant of Guillain-Barré Syndrome(GBS) . The patient underwent plasma exchange therapy and showed favorable recovery . In this article, for the first time we report a case of BFP secondary to trauma.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research Peripheral Nerve Disorders

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint