Abstract:A rare case of delayed hypoglossal nerve palsy associated with occipital condyle fracture is reported. A 24-year-old man accidentally fell from his bicycle and sustained a blow to the left temple. He was alert and oriented in the emergency department. On neurological examination, he was able to stick out his tongue. Because of his complaint of headache and neck pain, brain computed tomography (CT) scan and cervical spine radiographs were obtained. Both imaging studies were considered normal, and he was dischar… Show more
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