Bulbar Palsy
February 15th, 2021
Overview
Bulbar palsy is a neurologic syndrome that occurs due to a lower motor neuron lesion affecting cranial nerves IX, X and XII.
Signs of Bulbar Palsy
- Absent jaw jerk
- Absent palate rise
- Absent pharyngeal reflex
- Tongue wasting and fasciculations
- Flaccid dysarthria - nasal speech with impaired articulation and shortened phrases
Causes of Bulbar Palsy
- Motor neurone disease
- Guillain-barré
- Polio
- Neurosyphilis
- Brainstem stroke
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