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A Predisposition of Pregnant Women

James R. Robinson, MD; Jack W. Pou

Arch Otolaryngol. 1972;95(2):125-129.

Abstract
Bell's palsy continues to be a perplexing disorder of unknown etiology. A study of Bell's palsy at Confederate Memorial Medical Center revealed that 20% of the patients surveyed were pregnant or in the puerperium, suggesting an increased predisposition for Bell's palsy in pregnant women. Toxemia of pregnancy may be a factor in the increased incidence of the disorder in this series. A patient with bilateral Bell's palsy during pregnancy was treated with bilateral facial nerve decompressions prior to delivery.

Author Affiliations
Shreveport, La

From the Department of Otolaryngology, Confederate Memorial Medical Center, Shreveport, La. Dr. Robinson is currently with the US Air Force, Barksdale AFB, La.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication June 9, 1971.

The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Air Force of the Department of Defense.

Reprint requests to USAF Hospital, Barksdale AFB, La 71110 (Dr. Robinson).

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