Abstract
This is a case report of a 38-year-old, previously healthy man who was initially seen at an otorhinolaryngological department due to "swelling" of his tongue. Further history revealed four days of severe, non-specific headache and lisping. Two weeks prior to hospital admission he had seen a chiropractor due to neck pain. On examination at the hospital there was isolated left hypoglossal nerve palsy. He was urgently referred to a department of neurology. Magnetic resonance angiography showed internal carotid artery dissection. Aspirin and clopidogrel were commenced. At the three months follow-up examination he had recovered completely symptom wise and a renewed magnetic resonance imaging was normal.
Translated title of the contribution | Hypoglossal nerve palsy in a patient with internal carotic dissection |
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Original language | Danish |
Article number | V12220747 |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Læger |
Volume | 185 |
Issue number | 17 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 4. Sept 2023 |