Idiopathic Unilateral Isolated Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy : A Case Report

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry

Author
1. Mahesh Goel
ISSN
2230-7389
DOI
10.5005/johcd-2-3-62
Volume
2
Issue
3
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Tata Memorial Center, Parel, Mumbai, India
    2. Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    3. Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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    Abstract

    A Idiopathic isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy is an extremely rare condition. Presented here is a case report of self limiting IHNP on the basis of clinical finding and criteria of exclusion as all the investigations including ultrasound were negative. The patient is on speech therapy and is being actively rehabilitated.

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