Isolated 5th to 10th cranial nerve palsy in closed head trauma.
Isolated involvement of the 5th through 10th cranial nerves, in blunt head trauma, without any other neurological deficit, is extremely rare. Two such cases are reported and relevant literature reviewed. The mechanics of trauma involved and the poor recovery is outlined.
Yadav
Y R
YR
Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India.
Khosla
V K
VK
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D020209:Cranial Nerve Injuries; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications