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8 articles for “cranial nerve”
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Eye Is the Window of Brain – Does It Hold True in Case of Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis?
Abstract: Cortical sinovenous thrombosis is not an uncommon condition encountered in inpatient settings. This is a disease with high-risk outcomes and our present knowledge about its prevention and definitive treatment is meager. Physicians world over treat this condition with combination of antimicrobials, low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), other supportive measures as per situation and rarely with neurosurgical interventions, if required. Once the patient starts improving, the sinovenous thrombosis and subdural collection resolve along …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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A Case Study of Laryngeal Narrowing with Glossopharyngeal Neuritis in Insulin Dependent Diabetes Patient
Abstract: Neuritis is a very common complication met in with chronic diabetics. Commonly, peripheral nerves are involved but involvement of cranial nerves is not a common phenomenon. Involvement of cranial nerves or autonomic nerves may produce serious medical emergency that requires prompt management for life saving followed by long term control management. Such a case of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus with laryngeal narrowing and glossopharyngeal neuritis was met in a clinical …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Speech and Swallowing Impairments in Herpes Zoster: A Case Report
Abstract: Herpes zoster (HZ), caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus, can extend beyond dermatological manifestations to involve cranial nerves, resulting in complex speech and swallowing deficits. This case report presents a 54-year-old male with herpes zoster–related cranial neuropathy, who developed unilateral vocal fold paralysis, dysphonia, and dysphagia. Comprehensive assessment included perceptual, acoustic, endoscopic, and patient-reported outcome measures. Perceptual voice evaluation revealed severe dysphonia with breathiness, asthenia, strain, and reduced loudness, confirmed …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 Read article
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Leukemia Presenting as Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A case Report
Abstract: This case report shows an extremely rare initial manifestation of Leukemia in which patient presents with GBS like clinical pattern. A young lady presents with few days’ history of ascending areflexic quadriparesis with cranial nerve and respiratory involvement. On investigation, she was detected to have Acute Leukemia as the underlying cause. Thus, this case highlights the importance of ruling out haematological malignancies in case of Atypical GBS. Keywords: Leukemia, Guillain-Barré …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–29 Read article
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Schwannoma Neck: Systematic Approach to Management
Abstract: The head and neck region are the most common location for benign peripheral nerve tumors. Neurogenic tumors of the medial compartment arise from the lower cranial nerves or the sympathetic chain, and lateral compartment tumors arise from the cutaneous or muscular branches of the cervical or the brachial plexus. Schwannomas originate from the neuroectodermal sheath surrounding peripheral nerves. Schwannomas are usually solitary neoplasms. They are slow growing tumors that can …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Comprehensive Review of Moebius Syndrome: Clinical Landscape, Etiology, and Therapeutic Challenges
Abstract: Moebius syndrome, a rare congenital neuromuscular disorder, presents with non-progressive facial weakness, limited eye abduction, and diverse manifestations affecting cranial nerves. This comprehensive review explores its clinical landscape, emphasizing the need for extensive investigations into its elusive etiology and genetic underpinnings. The estimated prevalence is 1 in 250,000 live births, with sporadic cases prevailing. Initial symptoms, evident from birth, encompass difficulties in sucking, and feeding, and absent facial expressiveness. Beyond …
Published in International Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Efficacy of Nasya Karma and Sirodhara in the Management of Ardita (Facial Paralysis): A Case Study
Abstract: Stressful and hectic lifestyle of today’s era has become a predisposing factor for various diseases. Either its heart diseases, diabetes mellitus (DM), paralysis or facial paralysis (Ardit). It is found that stress is a reason in one or the other way. According to Ayurveda aggravation of Vata is the prime factor in causing Ardita. Based on the symptoms described in classics, Ardita can be correlated with facial paralysis or Bell’s …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis: A Rare Presenting Manifestation of Thyrotoxicosis
Abstract: Thyrotoxicosis may be related to hypokalemic periodic paralysis in young asian males. Periodic paralysis related to hypokalemia as the initial manifestation without any clinical signs and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis is exceedingly rare. Our patient is a 25-year-old male who presented with quadriparesis with respiratory distress when he woke up in the morning. There was history of high carbohydrate intake one day prior. On examination he had single breath count of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–19 Read article