Cavernous malformation of the hypoglossal nerve: case report and review of the literature

To describe a patient who presented with a hypoglossal nerve palsy caused by a cavernous malformation, review the literature on cavernous malformations associated with cranial nerves and the differential diagnosis of hypoglossal palsy. Partial resection of the lesion was achieved and the diagnosis o...

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Published inCanadian journal of neurological sciences Vol. 29; no. 2; p. 191
Main Authors Chow, Michael, Addas, Bassam, Sangalang, Virgilio, Holness, Renn
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.05.2002
Subjects
Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Hemangioma, Cavernous - pathology
Hemangioma, Cavernous - surgery
Humans
Hypoglossal Nerve - blood supply
Hypoglossal Nerve - pathology
Hypoglossal Nerve - surgery
Neoplasms, Vascular Tissue - pathology
Neoplasms, Vascular Tissue - surgery
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Summary:To describe a patient who presented with a hypoglossal nerve palsy caused by a cavernous malformation, review the literature on cavernous malformations associated with cranial nerves and the differential diagnosis of hypoglossal palsy. Partial resection of the lesion was achieved and the diagnosis of cavernous malformation proven histologically. Involvement of a cranial nerve by a cavernous malformation is very uncommon and the facial nerve is the example most frequently reported. This case report adds another possible site for this rare occurrence.
ISSN:0317-1671
DOI:10.1017/s0317167100121018