Korean J Pediatr Hematol Oncol.  1997 Apr;4(1):155-160.

A Case of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with Facial Nerve Palsy in Infant

• Wang RT
• Woo CW
• Yoo KH
• Lee KC
• Kim SK

Abstract

The leukemia of infancy, characterized by a high leukocyte count, massive organomegaly, CNS leukemia at diagnosis, high chromosomal abnormalities and immature phenotype. This is reflected in its poor prognosis. Isolated lesions of the facial nerve have been reported in leukemia patients, but appear to be rare in infancy. We report a case of unilateral facial nerve paralysis occurred in 4-months-old male who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia with review of literature.

Keyword

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia; Facial nerve palsy; Infant

MeSH Terms

Chromosome Aberrations
Diagnosis
Facial Nerve*
Humans
Infant*
Leukemia
Leukocyte Count
Male
Paralysis*
Phenotype
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma*
Prognosis