A 43 year old male presented with a mass in the submandibular region. After USG and Biopsy he was diagnosed of having acinic cell carcinoma. After staging excision was attempted. Following the surgery he found that his tongue deviated to the affected side. Which of the follow ing nerves could be damaged –
A 43 year old male presented with a mass in the submandibular region. After USG and Biopsy he was diagnosed of having acinic cell carcinoma. After staging excision was attempted. Following the surgery he found that his tongue deviated to the affected side. Which of the follow ing nerves could be damaged –
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A 43 year old male presented with a mass in the submandibular region. After USG and Biopsy he was diagnosed of having acinic cell carcinoma. After staging excision was attempted. Following the surgery he found that his tongue deviated to the affected side. Which of the follow ing nerves could be damaged -
β Correct Answer: C. Hypoglossal nerve
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