Abstract
Extracranial involvement of the hypoglossal nerve and recurrent laryngeal branch of the vagal nerve can be a complication of anaesthetic airway management (Tapia's syndrome) or focal involvement due to Legionella infection. We present a patient with bilateral hypoglossal and unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerves palsy after a complicated intubation and a Legionella infection. Clarithromycin therapy was started. Within months, tongue mobility and swallowing gradually improved. Two months after discharge persisting unilateral recurrent nerve palsy was observed.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Hypoglossus and laryngeal nerves palsy after an intubation for Legionella infection |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 175 |
Udgave nummer | 44 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2647-8 |
Antal sider | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 28 okt. 2013 |
Emneord
- Humans
- Hypoglossal Nerve Diseases
- Intubation, Intratracheal
- Legionella pneumophila
- Legionnaires' Disease
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Tongue Diseases
- Vocal Cord Paralysis