title: Isolated unilateral hypoglossal neuropathy caused by dural arteriovenous fistula.
abstract: We report a case of isolated hypoglossal nerve paralysis caused by a dural arteriovenous fistula. Diagnosis is discussed with emphasis on conventional and MR angiography. The anatomy of the hypoglossal nerve is reviewed along with more common causes of pathologic conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Penn State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey 17033, USA.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Blomquist
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Barr
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Hurst
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000098:blood supply*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007002:Hypoglossal Nerve; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*