Occipital Condylar Fracture with Isolated Unilateral Hypoglossal Nerve Injury: A Case Report

Abstract

Occipital condylar fractures (OCFs) are rare fractures encountered after trauma. Most of these get missed on plain radiographs. A high degree of suspicion prompts one to diagnose it with computed tomographic scan. Isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy is one of the manifestations. Management depends on the type of fracture. Overall prognosis is good.

Keywords

head injury - craniocervical joints - condylar fracture - hypoglossal nerve palsy

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