Question 68 · LDEK · Cranial nerves and facial pain

Paralysis of the facial nerve (VII) does not occur in:

  1. A. Moebius syndrome.
  2. B. Guillain-Barre syndrome.
  3. C. Melkersson-Rozenthal syndrome.
  4. D. Arnold-Chiari malformation.
  5. E. facial paralysis occurs in all the above mentioned conditions.
Hint

Recall the classic features of each syndrome; which one is a hindbrain herniation affecting mainly the cerebellum and lower cranial nerves?

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