Pseudobulbar Palsy
February 15th, 2021
Overview
Pseudobulbar palsy is a neurologic syndrome that occurs due to an upper motor neuron lesion affecting cranial nerves IX, X and XII.
Signs of Pseudobulbar Palsy
- Increased jaw jerk
- Absent palate rise
- Increased / normal pharyngeal reflex
- Tongue spasticity
- Spastic dysarthria - strained-strangled, slow speech
Causes of Pseudobulbar Palsy
- Internal capsular stroke
- Multiple sclerosis
- Motor neurone disease
- Head injury
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