Hypoglossal nerve palsy secondary to cervical spine involvement in rheumatoid arthritis: Clinical and radiological features Zeina AR et al. - The authors report herein an uncommon case of isolated HN palsy secondary to RA cervical spine involvement: pannus formation at the C1–C2 articulation, atlanto-axial subluxation, as well as, erosion of the right occipital condyle, lateral mass and anterior arch of C1. Pulse therapy with methylprednisolone followed by maintenance therapy with prednisone resulted in dramatic improvement. [more...]
