Twelfth nerve paresis induced by an unusual posterior fossa arachnoid cyst: Case report and literature review

Abstract There are only three cases of arachnoid cysts inducing twelfth nerve paresis described in English medical literature. We herein report one more instance. Six weeks after surgery, the patient has almost fully recovered. This case underlines the importance of considering the arachnoid cyst as...

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Published inBritish journal of neurosurgery Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 528 - 530
Main Authors Tarantino, Roberto, Marruzzo, Daniele, Colistra, Davide, Mancarella, Cristina, Delfini, Roberto
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Informa Healthcare 01.08.2014
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Arachnoid Cysts - complications
Arachnoid Cysts - diagnosis
Arachnoid Cysts - surgery
Clinical outcomes
Cranial Fossa, Posterior - surgery
Cysts
Humans
Hypoglossal Nerve Diseases - diagnosis
Hypoglossal Nerve Diseases - etiology
Hypoglossal Nerve Diseases - surgery
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Male
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Paresis - etiology
hypoglossal nerve
arachnoid cyst
tongue paresis
posterior fossa
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Summary:Abstract There are only three cases of arachnoid cysts inducing twelfth nerve paresis described in English medical literature. We herein report one more instance. Six weeks after surgery, the patient has almost fully recovered. This case underlines the importance of considering the arachnoid cyst as a possible cause of twelfth nerve paresis.
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ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X
DOI:10.3109/02688697.2013.841851