Isolated unilateral hypoglossal nerve paralysis: a case report

Isolated unilateral hypoglossal nerve paralysis: a case report

Isolated unilateral hypoglossal nerve paralysis is a rare condition. The etiologic factors that may cause this are cancer metastases, infection, endocrine, neurological, autoimmune and vascular reasons. A 56-year-old male patient complained of swelling, speech impairment and biting the left side of the tongue for 2 years.

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  • 1. Freedman M, Jayasundara H, Stassen LF. Idiopathic isolated unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy: a diagnosis of exclusion. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2008;106(1):e22-6.
  • 2. Mendes-Araújo L, Rangel C, Domingues RC, Gasparetto EL. Case report. Atlantoaxial synovial cyst causing isolated unilateral hypoglossal nerve paralysis. Br J Radiol. 2010 Feb; 83(986):e35-8.
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  • ISSN: 2147-0634
  • Yayın Aralığı: 4
  • Başlangıç: 2012
  • Yayıncı: Effect Publishing Agency ( EPA )
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