Isolated temporary pharyngeal paralysis in childhood.
Three children developed dysphagia and rhinolalia indicating isolated paralysis of the ninth and tenth cranial nerves. They recovered completely after three to four weeks. The clinical features suggested an infectious aetiology.
D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005930:Glossopharyngeal Nerve; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D010243:Paralysis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D010614:Pharynx / Q000294:innervation; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014630:Vagus Nerve