Peripheral hypoglossal nerve palsy caused by lateral position of the external carotid artery and an abnormally high position of bifurcation of the external and internal carotid arteries--a case report.

An unusual case of peripheral hypoglossal nerve palsy, caused by lateral position of the external carotid artery and an abnormally high carotid bifurcation is reported. Improvement followed ligation and cutting of the external carotid artery at its origin.