Bulbar Palsy Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiologies?
A
MND Guillean - Barre syndrome Polio Myasthenia gravis Brainstem tumours
2
Q
Pathology?
A
Damage to the CN IX-XII nuclei which causes impairment to the innervation of the bulbar targets
LMN lesion
3
Q
Signs and Symptoms?
A
LMN signs of the tongue and the muscles of talking and swallowing
Tongue fasciculation, jaw jerk absence
Quiet/hoarse/nasal speech
4
Q
Investigations?
A
Examination
