Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma

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Central nervous system

Seventh cranial nerve palsy due to birth trauma

In most cases, observation to see if the paralysis will disappear is the only treatment. Permanent paralysis requires special therapy.

Full, spontaneous recovery is the typical outcome.

Permanent paralysis of facial muscles on the affected side occasionally occurs.

This condition is generally diagnosed while the infant is in the hospital. Mild cases involving just the lower lip may escape observation and later be noticed by a parent, grandparent, or other visitor.

If your infant's mouth does not look symmetrical when he or she cries, you may want to call your health care provider to have the problem diagnosed and rule out other conditions.

Review Date: 09/25/2006
Reviewed By: Kenneth Gross, M.D., Neurology, North Miami, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.