Bilateral Peripheral Facial Nerve Neuropathy as the Presenting Feature of Primary Sjögren Syndrome: A Case Report

Bilateral facial nerve paralysis can be the presenting feature of primary Sjögren syndrome. Minor salivary gland biopsy and anti-SS-A antibody testing are essential for diagnosis when sicca symptoms are mild, as this rare manifestation may be underdiagnosed without histopathological investigation.

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Clinical Case Reports
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2025-09-28
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70940
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Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
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Bilateral Peripheral Facial Nerve Neuropathy as the Presenting Feature of Primary Sjögren Syndrome: A Case Report

Ryosuke Hanaoka
Clinical Case Reports
Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
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Bilateral Peripheral Facial Nerve Neuropathy as the Presenting Feature of Primary Sjögren Syndrome: A Case Report

Ryosuke Hanaoka
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Abstract

Bilateral facial nerve paralysis can be the presenting feature of primary Sjögren syndrome. Minor salivary gland biopsy and anti-SS-A antibody testing are essential for diagnosis when sicca symptoms are mild, as this rare manifestation may be underdiagnosed without histopathological investigation.

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Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
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