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March 12, 2026CureusOpen Access

Lacunar Pontine Infarct Presenting as Ipsilateral Lower Motor Neuron Facial Palsy: A Case Report

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NPNaman Ashokbhai PopatMPMargi PatelVVVaroon Vadodaria

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Overview

A case report examines facial paralysis due to stroke in a patient, suggesting the need for stroke evaluation.

Key Points

  • The aim is to illustrate a rare case of facial paralysis caused by a lacunar pontine infarct.
  • Case report of a 63-year-old male with symptoms of dizziness and facial deviation.
  • Cranial nerve examination and MRI identified a left lacunar pontine infarct.
  • Patient received treatment including aspirin, clopidogrel, and antihypertensive medications.
  • Facial paralysis presented similarly to Bell’s palsy due to a pontine stroke.
  • Patient was stabilized and discharged after seven days.
  • Findings emphasize the necessity of stroke investigations for facial nerve palsy.

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Popat et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b257bf96eeacc4fcec6abehttps://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104930
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