Vagus and glossopharyngeal nerve paralysis: Case report

AbstractRheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic valvular disease remain prevalent and are still significant health hazards in developing nations. Hoarseness of voice, although a common symptom in ENT, is a rare finding in cardiac patients. However, hoarseness of voice due to recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis is an infrequent finding secondary to mitral stenosis. This case illustrates an unusual presentation of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in young women. This case report highlights the importance of early reporting and diagnosis of RHD-RF, being very prevalent in developing nations and yet neglected.

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Wegener's granulomatosis with facial nerve paralysis; A case report.

Practica Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica ◽

10.5631/jibirin.83.557 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 83 (4) ◽

pp. 557-562

Author(s):

Hiroaki Ichijo ◽

Jiro Hozawa ◽

Syuji Ota

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Facial Nerve ◽

Wegener’S Granulomatosis ◽

Wegener's Granulomatosis ◽

Facial Nerve Paralysis ◽

Nerve Paralysis

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Rhizotomy targeting the intermediate nerve, the glossopharyngeal nerve and the upper 1st to 2nd rootlets of the vagus nerve for the treatment of laryngeal neuralgia combined with intermediate nerve neuralgia-a case report

BMC Surgery ◽

10.1186/1471-2482-14-60 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Qiang Zong ◽

Kai Zhang ◽

Guangliang Han ◽

Shengye Yang ◽

Lijiang Wang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Vagus Nerve ◽

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

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Cholesterol granuloma presenting with facial nerve paralysis following translabyrinthine surgery: A case report

Auris Nasus Larynx ◽

10.1016/j.anl.2016.05.004 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 44 (2) ◽

pp. 241-244

Author(s):

Kyoko Odagiri ◽

Masashi Hamada ◽

Masahiro Iida

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Facial Nerve ◽

Facial Nerve Paralysis ◽

Cholesterol Granuloma ◽

Nerve Paralysis

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Taste disturbance after tonsillectomy: a rare but significant complication- a case report

Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh ◽

10.3329/jafmc.v10i1.22935 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 110-112 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Misbah Al Kabir ◽

Sultana Dil Afsana

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Rare Complication ◽

Armed Forces ◽

Glossopharyngeal Nerve ◽

Phenothiazine Derivatives ◽

Taste Disturbance ◽

Significant Complication ◽

Medical College ◽

Minimal Trauma ◽

Possible Cause

Introduction: Tonsillectomy is the most commonly performed procedure and generally regarded as a safe surgery. Taste disturbance is a very rare complication after tonsillectomy, with very few reports in the literature. The most possible cause of this rare complication is direct or indirect damage to the glossopharyngeal nerve or its lingual branch (LBGN). Aim: To report a very rare complication of the most commonly performed procedure i.e. tonsillectomy. Case Report: The case is a 32 years old lady who complained of taste disturbance following tonsillectomy that was performed for chronic tonsillitis. As treatment patient was given Trifluoparazine Hydrochloride a Phenothiazine derivatives and Vit B6 + Vit B12. Patient recovered after 4 months postoperatively. Conclusion: Tonsillectomy should be performed with minimal trauma to the tonsillar bed to avoid injury to the Glossopharyngeal nerve or its lingual branch (LBGN) and all patients should be informed of the risk of post-operative taste disturbance after tonsillectomy. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jafmc.v10i1.22935 Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.10(1) 2014

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