Psuedobulbar Palsy Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiologies?
A
Stroke
MND
MS
2
Q
Pathology?
A
Damage to the CN IX - XII which causes impairment to the innervation of the bulbar targets
UMN lesion
Bilateral lesion
3
Q
Signs and Symptoms?
A
UMN signs of swallowing/talking muscles: slow tongue movements, slow speech, hyperreflexia, emotional incontinence
4
Q
Investigations?
A
Examination
