[Isolated lesion of the accessory nerve].
An isolated accessory nerve lesion was diagnosed in three patients. At clinical investigation of patients with this lesion, paresis of the trapezius muscle is found. This finding can be substantiated by electromyography. An accessory nerve lesion is usually caused by trauma (including surgical trauma) or space-occupying lesions such as tumour or abscess. There are also idiopathic forms. The prognosis is poor. Treatment may include electrostimulation, administration of NSAIDs, nerve transplantation and muscle transposition.
Algemeen Ziekenhuis Middelheim, Departement Fysische Geneeskunde, Antwerpen, België.
J A
JA
Willems
A H
AH
Anné
P M
PM
Herregods
R J
RJ
Chappel
D000055:Accessory Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000503:physiopathology; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011379:Prognosis