Occipital Condyle Fracture With Isolated Unilateral Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
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: 689-693, 2014.
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Occipital condyle fractures (OCFs) with selective involvement of the hypoglossal canal are rare. OCFs usually occur after major trauma and combine multiple fractures. We describe a 38-year-old man who presented with neck pain and a tongue deviation to the right side after a traffic accident. Severe limitations were detected during active and passive range of neck motion in all directions. A physical examination revealed a normal gag reflex and normal mobility of the palate, larynx, and shoulder girdle. He had normal taste and general sensation in his tongue. However, he presented with a tongue deviation to the right side on protrusion. A videofluoroscopic swallowing study revealed piecemeal deglutition due to decreased tongue mobility but no aspiration of food. Plain X-ray film findings were negative, but a computed tomography study with coronal reconstruction demonstrated a right OCF involving the hypoglossal canal. An electrodiagnostic study revealed evidence of right hypoglossal nerve palsy. We report a rare case of isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy caused by an OCF.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Palais
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Examen physique
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Réflexe
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Sensation
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Épaule
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Langue
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Film radiographique
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Accidents de la route
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Cervicalgie
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Atteintes du nerf hypoglosse
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
Année:
2014
Type:
Article
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