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Can palsy (like facial palsy which can cause the muscles on one side of the face to go limp) be inherited?
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Yes but rare: Facial palsy or paralysis can be inherited but this is rare. There are a number of syndromes that include facial paralysis. If this is present in a newborn then careful evaluation should be done by a pediatric specialist.
Answered 5/6/2012
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