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Multiple cranial nerve dysfunction caused by neurosarcoidosis.

Rivkah G J Loor1, Joost van Tongeren, Wynia Derks.   

Abstract

Neurosarcoidosis is a rare identity and occurs in only 5% to 15% of patients with sarcoidosis. It can manifest in many different ways, and therefore, diagnosis may be complicated. We report a case presented in a very unusual manner with involvement of 3 cranial nerves; anosmia (NI), facial palsy (NVII), and hearing loss (NVIII). When cranial nerve dysfunction occurs, it is very important to take neurosarcoidosis into consideration.
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Year:  2011        PMID: 22154016     DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2011.10.019

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Am J Otolaryngol        ISSN: 0196-0709            Impact factor:   1.808


  2 in total

1.  Isolated neurosarcoidosis presenting with multiple cranial nerve palsies.

Authors:  Kiyoharu Shimizu; Kiyoshi Yuki; Takashi Sadatomo; Kaoru Kurisu
Journal:  Surg Neurol Int       Date:  2016-04-19

2.  A 15-Year-Old Boy With Facial Palsy and Progressive Hearing Loss.

Authors:  Paola America Huaynate-Cuadrado; Janet M Poulik; Jocelyn Yu Ang
Journal:  Glob Pediatr Health       Date:  2016-07-08
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