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

TL;DR

This case report describes a rare instance of Bifacial weakness with paresthesias (BFP), a Guillain-Barré Syndrome variant, occurring after trauma, highlighting diagnosis, treatment with plasma exchange, and positive recovery outcomes.

Contribution

First documented case of trauma-induced BFP, expanding understanding of BFP's etiology and clinical management in GBS variants.

Findings

Patient showed significant recovery after plasma exchange.

BFP can be secondary to trauma, not just idiopathic.

Highlights importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

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-Barr\'e 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.