Traumatic bilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy.
A case of bilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy following a road traffic accident is reported. The possible aetiology is discussed.
Paley
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MD
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan.
Wood
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GA
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004401:Dysarthria / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D061228:Hypoglossal Nerve Injuries; D008297:Male; D008526:Medulla Oblongata / Q000293:injuries; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000293:injuries; D010243:Paralysis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications*