Isolated Unilateral Hypoglossal Neuropathy caused by Odontoid Peg Osteomyelitis: Case Report

Rakesh JaidkaWilliam Harvey Hospital, Ashford, East KentUK.Correspondence[email protected]

G. KumarWilliam Harvey Hospital, Ashford, East KentUK.Correspondence[email protected]

R. ThakurWilliam Harvey Hospital, Ashford, East KentUK.Correspondence[email protected]

Omar YanniWilliam Harvey Hospital, Ashford, East KentUK.Correspondence[email protected]

Abstract

We report a case of osteomyelitis of the odontoid peg presenting as an isolated unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy. The diagnosis was confirmed using MRI, CT scan and Bone scan. A review of the world literature revealed 19 previous reports of odontoid peg osteomyelitis but none presenting as an isolated unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy.

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