TUBERCULOUS CACHEXIA
\tjˈuːbəkjˌʊləs kaʃˈɛksi͡ə], \tjˈuːbəkjˌʊləs kaʃˈɛksiə], \t_j_ˈuː_b_ə_k_j_ˌʊ_l_ə_s k_a_ʃ_ˈɛ_k_s_iə]\
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Hypoglossal Neuropathy
- twelfth cranial (hypoglossal) nuclei. fascicles are located in medulla, exits via hypoglossal foramen innervates muscles tongue. Lower brain stem diseases, including ischemia MOTOR NEURON affect nuclei fascicles. nerve may also be injured by diseases of the posterior fossa or skull base. Clinical manifestations include unilateral musculature and lingual dysarthria, with deviation tongue towards side weakness upon attempted protrusion.