title: Hypoglossal nerve paralysis.
abstract: The hypoglossal nerve is frequently involved in head and neck afflictions as a result of its long course. Hypoglossal nerve paralysis, rarely occurs as the initial presenting symptom. Clinical situations, where the hypoglossal nerve paralysis was an early symptom, are discussed. The anatomy of the nerve from the brain stem to the tongue is elaborated upon.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Jabourian
authors.forename: D O
authors.initials: DO
authors.lastname: Mikaelian
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007002:Hypoglossal Nerve; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010243:Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis*