Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy in Case of Spontaneous Atlantooccipital Dislocation-Rare Clinical Finding in Rare Clinical Entity and its Complete Recovery After Corrective Surgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Spontaneous atlantooccipital dislocation is a rare clinical entity. Patients may present with neck pain and restriction of movements. Rarely does a patient present with hypoglossal nerve palsy. We report 1 such case, whose 12th nerve palsy promptly recovered after corrective surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Atlanto-Occipital Joint
- Hypoglossal Nerve Diseases
- Joint Dislocations