Spontaneous ICA dissection presenting with 12th nerve palsy. Clinical and radiological considerations.
Three cases of 12th nerve palsy due to dissection of the ICA are reported. The clinical and radiological features are described. The useful role played by MRI in the diagnosis is emphasised.
Bradac
G B
GB
Riva
A
A
Stura
G
G
Doriguzz
C
C
D000328:Adult; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007002:Hypoglossal Nerve; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography