Possible Causes for cranial neuropathy Acute Intermittent Porphyria Motor neuropathy may also involve the cranial nerves (most commonly the 7th and 10th) or lead to bulbar paralysis, respiratory deficiency, and death. [diagnose-me.com] A symmetrical motor neuropathy with weakness beginning proximally in the upper limbs is typical. Focal neuropathy can also occur, and may involve cranial nerves. [doi.org] Motor neuropathy may also affect the cranial nerves or lead to bulbar paralysis. Patchy sensory neuropathy may also occur [ Wikberg et al 2000 ]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Systemic Scleroderma BACKGROUND: Patients with systemic scleroderma exhibit a noticeable slowing of blood cell velocities or even stasis in the capillaries of the skin. In this study the effects of transdermally applied prostaglandin PGE1 ethyl ester on nutritive cutaneous perfusion and on Raynaud's symptoms were investigated. PATIENTS[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Glomus Jugulare Tumor Cranial neuropathies. In: Daroff RB, Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, Pomeroy SL, eds. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 7th ed. [medlineplus.gov] Painful Ophthalmoplegia […] painful ophtalmoplegia and simultaneous multipl cranial neuropathies. [go.gale.com] Perhaps it is only an occasional presentation of another rather poorly understood syndrome, that of "recurrent cranial neuropathies." [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The patient's pain improved immediately, and cranial neuropathy resolved during the next several weeks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hypertrophic Interstitial Neuropathy The authors describe a patient with complex cranial neuropathy caused by pathologically proved hypertrophic interstitial neuropathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Abstract American Journal of Neuroradiology November 1992, 13 (6) 1552-1554; Abstract The authors describe a patient with complex cranial neuropathy caused by pathologically [ajnr.org] TY - JOUR T1 - Cranial hypertrophic interstitial neuropathy. [unboundmedicine.com] Neuropathy mononeuropathies, mononeuritis multiplex, cranial neuropathies, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-like motor neuropathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cranial neuropathy is similar to peripheral neuropathy, except that the cranial nerves are involved. Any of the cranial nerves can be involved. [medicinenet.com] Other forms of HIV-related peripheral neuropathies are discussed briefly, and include acute and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, polyradiculopathy [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pilocytic Astrocytoma This patient presented with a rare case of metachronous, multicentric gliomas first manifesting as headache and nausea in 1983 when he was an 8-year-old boy. Computed tomography revealed a cerebellar tumor and the tumor was subtotally resected. The histological diagnosis was pilocytic astrocytoma, and radiation[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome We report 14 patients with idiopathic recurrent cranial neuropathy, in whom multiple cranial nerves were involved recurrently, either at the same or different times, and appeared [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Tolosa-Hunt syndrome is a rare clinical syndrome characterized by painful ophthalmoplegia and ipsilateral cranial neuropathies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Recurrent multiple cranial neuropathies, neuroimaging findings, and long-lasting headache that responded to steroids indicated Tolosa-Hunt syndrome, further confirmed by extensive [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Jugular Foramen Syndrome The onset of cranial neuropathy may allow the site of lesion to be predicted based on knowledge of the cranial base and neural anatomy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Approximately 50% of glomus vagale tumors will be associated with cranial neuropathy. [radiology.uthscsa.edu] […] presents with headache and lower cranial neuropathy but may escape early diagnosis. [discover.luc.edu] Benign Abducens Nerve Palsy Nonisolated Cranial Neuropathies MULTIPLE CRANIAL NEUROPATHIES. [medtextfree.wordpress.com] neuropathies and are not isolated. [reviewofoptometry.com] The largest case series of 979 cases of multiple cranial neuropathies was reported by Kaene [ 1 ]. [karger.com] Mononeuritis neuropathies, motor or sensory radiculoneuropathy, mononeuritis multiplex, cerebellar ataxia, or myelitis. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] neuropathy and plexopathy. [diki.pl] More to come on cranial neuropathies. This is gonna take awhile! LOL [butudontlooksick.wordpress.com] Cranial Neuropathy Cranial neuropathy is usually idiopathic and familial cases are uncommon. We describe a family with 5 members with cranial neuropathy over 3 generations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] We report 6 patients for whom cranial neuropathy was a major manifestation of primary amyloidosis. In 3 of the 6, multiple cranial nerves were involved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] This rare etiology of a cranial neuropathy, arising from pathology in the thoracolumbar spine, illustrates the clinical teaching that the sixth cranial nerve is highly sensitive [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Malignant Otitis Externa It may involve widespread areas of soft tissue around the skull base, and in more advanced cases, may give rise to osteomyelitis and cranial neuropathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Mortality/Morbidity Cranial neuropathy Cranial nerves can be affected by inflammation along the skull base or by a neurotoxin produced by Pseudomonas species. [emedicine.medscape.com] Cranial neuropathies related to the jugular foramen should raise concern for sigmoid sinus thrombosis. [emedicine.medscape.com] Abducens Nerve Palsy A 5-year-old girl presented after a motor vehicle accident with multiple cranial neuropathies, including bilateral abducens nerve pareses and right facial, glossopharyngeal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Rathke's cleft cysts are an unusual cause of bilateral sixth nerve palsy and represent a potential cause of cranial neuropathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] have been reported in medical literature, the abducens nerve despite its notoriety in cranial neuropathies in a multitude of condition due to its long intracranial course [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Osteomyelitis of the Petrous Bone Patients initially may have headache as the only symptom, with cranial neuropathies occurring later ( 3 ). [ajnr.org] Patients at first may have headache as the lone symptom, with cranial neuropathies occurring afterward. [jdrntruhs.org] Potential complications include cranial neuropathy, cavernous sinus thrombosis, septicemia, and cerebral and meningeal involvement. [9] In a recent study, Fillippi et al. [ijem.in] Diabetic Ophthalmoplegia Neuropathies Wayne T. [ijo.in] Eshbaugh CG, Siatkowski RM, Smith JL, et al: Simultaneous, multiple cranial neuropathies in diabetes mellitus. J Neuroophthalmol 1995;15:219–224. [karger.com] Chunmei Zhang,Zhen Li,Youqiang Meng,Baohui Feng,Xuhui Wang,Min Yang,Liang Wan,Bo Ning,Shiting Li Journal of Molecular Neuroscience. 2014; 3 Diplopia Due to Ocular Motor Cranial [ijo.in] Herpes Zoster Oticus neuropathy. [tjn.org.tr] Cranial neuropathy, such as facial palsy, is a recognized complication of zoster oticus, in which the geniculate ganglion is the site... Gelb, Douglas J. [aan.com] We present one case of VZV infection of the external ear (cranial nerve V), pharynx and larynx with neuropathy of four ipsilateral lower cranial nerves (IX, X, XII). [kjorl.org] Angiocentric Glioma The authors report the case of a 5-year-old girl who presented with several cranial neuropathies and mild gait disturbance. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cranial neuropathies with gait abnormality were seen in a case with posterior midbrain tumor and psychosis with a temporal lobe tumor, as seen in the present case, is reported [asianjns.org] Diabetic Mononeuropathy • Acute painful sensory neuropathy • Treatment-related neuropathy • Coexisting chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy Focal and multifocal neuropathies • Cranial [medlink.com] The median, ulnar, and lateral popliteal nerves were most commonly affected and cranial neuropathy was relatively uncommon. [diabetes.diabetesjournals.org] Cranial neuropathy: Cranial neuropathy occurs when any of the twelve cranial nerves (nerves that exit from the brain directly) are damaged. [emedicinehealth.com] Spinal Pachymeningitis One patient had recurrent anterior and posterior cranial neuropathies, while one each had recurrent anterior and posterior cranial neuropathies. [annalsofian.org] Keywords: Corticosteroids, hypertrophic pachymeningitis, magnetic resonance imaging, multiple cranial neuropathy How to cite this article: Harshey KB, Maharajan P, Khilji [jcor.in] Harada T, Ohasi T, Ohki K et al : Optic neuropathy associated with hypertrophic cranial pachymeningitis. Br J Ophthalmology1996; 80 : 574-575. 13. [neurologyindia.com] Petrositis neuropathies in whom a magnetic resonance imaging study of the brain demonstrated evidence of petrosal inflammation, a finding previously unsuspected in a condition known [jamanetwork.com] neuropathies. ( 16286554 ) 2005 9 Palacios E....RamA-rez M.G. 2004 10 Petrositis and cerebellar abscess complicating chronic otitis media. ( 14629535 ) Trimis G....Theodoridou [malacards.org] […] original clinical description but has received relatively little attention. 2, 3 We report a case of a patient with the clinical diagnosis of RHS presenting with multiple cranial [jamanetwork.com] Trigeminal Nerve Lesion Likewise, sinonasal lymphoma is infrequently demonstrated initially with cranial neuropathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Now, PPTTN is included under the main heading chronic painful cranial neuropathies and other facial pains, in which one subheading is devoted to painful trigeminal neuropathies [quintpub.com] Cranial nerve involvement in patients with leprous neuropathy. Neurol India 2006; 54: 283–285. Sumner CJ and Fischbeck KH. Jaw drop in Kennedy’s disease. [oasisdiscussions.ca] Malignant Otitis Media neuropathies(more Fascial) Spread of infection to the sigmoid sinus can lead to septicthrombosis of the sigmoid sinus and internal jugular vein; meningitis and cerebral abscess [slideshare.net] Mortality/Morbidity Cranial neuropathy Cranial nerves can be affected by inflammation along the skull base or by a neurotoxin produced by Pseudomonas species. [emedicine.medscape.com] […] fascial planes The compact bone of the skull base becomes replaced with granulation tissue, Bone destruction Progressive spread of infection to skull base foramina causes cranial [slideshare.net] Neurosyphilis neuropathies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Its heterogeneity can manifest in the form of meningitis, space occupying gummas, vasculitis, strokes, cranial neuropathies, myelopathy, dementia, and seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] neuropathies and the increasing likelihood of syphilis presenting to otolaryngology and speech pathology practices. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Oculomotor Nerve Paralysis This is the typical finding of an ischemic cranial neuropathy, often associated with pain, which improves (and usually fully resolves) within 3 months. [aao.org] Multiple cranial neuropathies are common, particularly in lesions arising from tumors, trauma, impaired blood flow, and infections. [amboss.com] Guidelines for Radiographic Imaging of Cranial Neuropathies. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, Vol. 96, Issue. 10-11, p. E23. [cambridge.org] Orbital Apex Syndrome Orbital Apex Syndrome (also known as Jacod syndrome) Disease Orbital apex syndrome (OAS) involves oculomotor cranial neuropathies in association with optic nerve dysfunction [eyewiki.aao.org] Cavernous Sinus Syndrome (CSS) Cavernous sinus syndrome may also present with multiple oculomotor cranial neuropathies, including III, IV, VI, and sensory dysfunction from [eyewiki.aao.org] While superior orbital fissure syndrome may manifest with dysfunction of multiple oculomotor cranial neuropathies, it is dysfunction of the optic nerve function that differentiates [eyewiki.aao.org] Otitis Externa Only 8% of the patients presented with cranial neuropathies; however, this presentation correlated with adverse outcome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] In advanced cases it may give rise to osteomyelitis and cranial neuropathies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] In the setting of headache, cranial neuropathy, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and abnormal clival imaging findings, central skull base osteomyelitis should be considered [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Peripheral Neuropathy Cranial neuropathy is similar to peripheral neuropathy, except that the cranial nerves are involved. Any of the cranial nerves can be involved. [medicinenet.com] mononeuropathies, mononeuritis multiplex, cranial neuropathies, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-like motor neuropathy. [doi.org] One of the more common causes of cranial neuropathy is loss of blood flow from the optic artery to the optic nerve, causing ischemic optic neuropathy. [medicinenet.com] Diabetic Pseudotabes neuropathies Cranial neuropathy (single or multiple) Truncal neuropathy (thoracic radiculopathy ) Limb mononeuropathy (single or multiple) Lumbosacral radiculoplexopathy [authorstream.com] […] with some autonomic nervous system involvement and / or cranial neuropathies Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy - 2 Incidence of neuropathic symptoms many times more and more [slideserve.com] […] with some autonomic nervous system involvement and / or cranial neuropathies 4 Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy - 2 Incidence of neuropathic symptoms many times more and more [slideplayer.com] Van Buchem Disease This autosomal recessive disease is characterized by progressive bone overgrowth, with narrowing of the neuroforamina in the skull causing cranial neuropathies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Our patient developed cranial neuropathies since the fifth decade of life. Her facial palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and visual and hearing impairment were all bilateral. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] neuropathies, which are caused by the narrowing of the neuroforamina in the skull base. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
