Bell's Palsy during Interferon Therapy for Chronic Hapatitis C Infection.
- Author:
Dong Ick SHIN
1
;
Hyun Jung HAN
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Kwandong University, Korea. sdi007@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Bell's palsy;
Interferon;
Chronic hapatitis C
- MeSH:
Bell Palsy*;
Facial Nerve;
Hepatitis B;
Hepatitis C, Chronic;
Humans;
Interferon-alpha;
Interferons*
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2002;20(4):432-433
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Alpha-interferon is a drug of proven effect in both hepatitis B and C infection. But, the interferons are associated with numerous adverse reactions including various neurologic syndromes. We report a case of Bell's palsy during interferon therapy. The patient commenced on alpha 2b-interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C infection. He developed Bell's palsy fifth months after commencing therapy. Although Bell's palsy in our patient may have occurred by chance, a neuropathic effect of alpha 2b-interfeon on the facial nerve cannot be excluded.
