Ocular, speech, and swallowing problems in a 9-year-old boy: A rare case of polyneuritis cranialis.

The article in the Current Journal of Neurology discusses a rare case of polyneuritis cranialis in a 9-year-old boy, presenting with ocular, speech, and swallowing problems. The boy had lower motor neuron facial palsy involving multiple cranial nerves, with symptoms appearing after a flu-like illness and bloody diarrhea. The patient responded well to intravenous immunoglobulin treatment, showing full recovery. The article highlights the importance of considering post-infectious cranial polyneuropathy in cases of multiple cranial nerve involvement, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and intervention for optimal outcomes. [Extracted from the article]