Facial diplegia
Facial diplegia refers to bilateral facial palsy (bilateral facial palsy is much rarer than unilateral facial palsy).
What is Facial diplegia?
Facial diplegia is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Facial diplegia that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Facial diplegia
The following conditions have been associated with Facial diplegia. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
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Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
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Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria
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Bilateral polymicrogyria
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Congenital multicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia
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Proximal spinal muscular atrophy
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Steinert myotonic dystrophy
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Typical nemaline myopathy
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congenital myopathy 23
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congenital myopathy 25
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Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Facial diplegia is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.