Difference between revisions of "CLINICAL-CAUSES OF UNILATERAL VAGAL LESIONS"
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1. Leads to ipsilateral failure of elevation of the palate (which is drawn to the normal side). | 1. Leads to ipsilateral failure of elevation of the palate (which is drawn to the normal side). | ||
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<br/>2. Central causes | <br/>2. Central causes: PICA territory infarct (lateral medullary syndrome), syringobulbia, MND. | ||
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<br/>3. Peripheral causes | <br/>3. Peripheral causes: ICA aneurysm (at the jugular foramen), BOS tumors, chornic meningitis, GBS. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:07, 20 March 2023
SUMMARY
1. Leads to ipsilateral failure of elevation of the palate (which is drawn to the normal side).
2. Central causes: PICA territory infarct (lateral medullary syndrome), syringobulbia, MND.
3. Peripheral causes: ICA aneurysm (at the jugular foramen), BOS tumors, chornic meningitis, GBS.
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