Accessory nerve palsy: causes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Accessory nerve palsy: causes. Stroke, Internal carotid artery aneurysms, Internal carotid artery dissection. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Vascular causes

  • Stroke
  • Internal carotid artery aneurysms
  • Internal carotid artery dissection

Surgical causes

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Neoplastic causes

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Traumatic causes

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Other causes

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Synonyms

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References

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  4. Sweeney PJ, Wilbourn AJ. Spinal accessory (11th) nerve palsy following carotid endarterectomy. Neurology.1992; 42:674-675.
  5. Camp SJ, Birch R. Injuries to the spinal accessory nerve: a lesson to surgeons. J Bone Joint Surg Br 2011; 93:62-67.
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