Hypoglossal Nerve Neuropathies—Analysis of Causes and Anatomical Background

The hypoglossal nerve is the last, and often neglected, cranial nerve. It is mainly responsible for motor innervation of the tongue and therefore the process of chewing and articulation. However, tumors, aneurysms, dissections, trauma, and various iatrogenic factors such as complications after surge...

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Main Authors: Andrzej Węgiel, Nicol Zielinska, Mariola Głowacka, Łukasz Olewnik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Series:Biomedicines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/4/864