J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1998 Mar;27(3):403-406.

Delayed Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy Following Fracture of the Occipital Condyle: Case Report

• Choi HK
• Chung BS
• Shin MS

Abstract

Fracture of the occipital condyle is rare. We report the case of a patient with this fracture who presented with negative plain films and delayed hypoglossal nerve palsy. Diagnosis was estabilished with high resolution computed tomography. In a trauma patient with neck or occipital pain, with or without cranial nerve palsy, this fracture should be considered, even if a plain radiograph is negative.

Keyword

Fracture of the occipital condyle; Delayed hypoglossal nerve palsy

MeSH Terms

Cranial Nerve Diseases
Diagnosis
Humans
Hypoglossal Nerve Diseases*
Hypoglossal Nerve*
Neck