Asymmetric Soft Palate Rise
August 19th, 2017
Overview
Look For
- Asymmetric rise of the soft palate when the patient says 'ahh'.
Causes of Asymmetric Palate Rise
- Neurological - isolated ipsilateral vagus nerve (X) lesion, bulbar palsy, pseudobulbar palsy
- Mechanical - unilateral pressure from above, e.g. mass
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