Supranuclear palsy of hypoglossal nerve results in all of the following, EXCEPT?
Correct Answer: Hemiatrophy of tongue
Description: Hypoglossal nerve palsy: Unilateral palsy results in mild detion of tongue towards the paretic side when it is protruded. Bilateral supranuclear palsy produces severe dysahria and dysphagia. Nuclear lesions of hypoglossal nerve results in bilateral flaccid paralysis of the tongue with atrophy and fasciculations. Speech and swallowing are impaired.Supra nuclear palsy of hypoglossal nerve does not result in atrophy, but intranuclear lesions can lead to hemiatrophy of tongue on the affected side. Detion of tongue to the affected side, muscular twitching are seen in both types.
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