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What was the procedure that the 38-year-old man underwent before developing progressive ipsilateral facial weakness?
What was the procedure that the 38-year-old man underwent before developing progressive ipsilateral facial weakness?
What was the symptom noted in the 38-year-old man over 6 hours after the procedure?
What was the symptom noted in the 38-year-old man over 6 hours after the procedure?
What is the term for a condition where a single cranial nerve is affected?
What is the term for a condition where a single cranial nerve is affected?
What is the term for a condition where the lesion is above the nucleus of the cranial nerve?
What is the term for a condition where the lesion is above the nucleus of the cranial nerve?
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What is the author's affiliation in the department of Paediatric Neurology?
What is the author's affiliation in the department of Paediatric Neurology?
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What is the title of the journal where the article 'Nerve palsy following intra-oral surgery performed with local anaesthesia' was published?
What is the title of the journal where the article 'Nerve palsy following intra-oral surgery performed with local anaesthesia' was published?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling eyelid elevation by innervating the levator palpebrae superioris muscle?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling eyelid elevation by innervating the levator palpebrae superioris muscle?
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What is the result of damage to the inferior alveolar nerve?
What is the result of damage to the inferior alveolar nerve?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling pupillary constriction?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling pupillary constriction?
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What is the result of a single palsy of CN III, IV, or VI?
What is the result of a single palsy of CN III, IV, or VI?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for the corneal reflex?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the corneal reflex?
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What is the name of the syndrome that occurs when the auriculotemporal branch of CN V is damaged near the parotid gland?
What is the name of the syndrome that occurs when the auriculotemporal branch of CN V is damaged near the parotid gland?
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Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain?
Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain?
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What is the most common cause of unilateral anosmia?
What is the most common cause of unilateral anosmia?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the sequence of the CN examination?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the sequence of the CN examination?
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What is the term for the loss of smell due to a functional problem, rather than a physical defect or damage?
What is the term for the loss of smell due to a functional problem, rather than a physical defect or damage?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the extrinsic eye muscles?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the extrinsic eye muscles?
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What is the term for the abnormal swelling of the optic disc, which can be a sign of increased intracranial pressure?
What is the term for the abnormal swelling of the optic disc, which can be a sign of increased intracranial pressure?
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What is the primary cause of unilateral weakness in the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
What is the primary cause of unilateral weakness in the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
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Which of the following syndromes is characterized by ptosis, anhidrosis, meiosis, and enophthalmos?
Which of the following syndromes is characterized by ptosis, anhidrosis, meiosis, and enophthalmos?
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What is the most common muscular dystrophy of adult life?
What is the most common muscular dystrophy of adult life?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the trapezius muscle?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the trapezius muscle?
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What is the term for a condition characterized by acquired weakness due to AChR antibodies?
What is the term for a condition characterized by acquired weakness due to AChR antibodies?
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What is the primary cause of bilateral weakness in the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
What is the primary cause of bilateral weakness in the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
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What is the primary function of the lingual nerve in relation to the tongue?
What is the primary function of the lingual nerve in relation to the tongue?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for the motor function of the stylopharyngeus muscle?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the motor function of the stylopharyngeus muscle?
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What is the purpose of the Rinne's test?
What is the purpose of the Rinne's test?
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What is the common cause of lingual nerve injuries?
What is the common cause of lingual nerve injuries?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for the autonomic function of the salivary glands?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the autonomic function of the salivary glands?
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What is the characteristic of a tongue with a unilateral LMN lesion?
What is the characteristic of a tongue with a unilateral LMN lesion?
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What is the order of the cranial nerve examination?
What is the order of the cranial nerve examination?
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What is the cranial nerve responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain?
What is the cranial nerve responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain?
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What is the result of bilateral anosmia?
What is the result of bilateral anosmia?
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What is the likely cause of the progressive ipsilateral facial weakness in the 38-year-old man?
What is the likely cause of the progressive ipsilateral facial weakness in the 38-year-old man?
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What is the term for a condition where a lesion is located above the nucleus of the cranial nerve?
What is the term for a condition where a lesion is located above the nucleus of the cranial nerve?
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What is the term for the abnormal swelling of the optic disc?
What is the term for the abnormal swelling of the optic disc?
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What is the primary focus of the cranial nerve examination?
What is the primary focus of the cranial nerve examination?
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What is the cranial nerve responsible for controlling the extrinsic eye muscles?
What is the cranial nerve responsible for controlling the extrinsic eye muscles?
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What is the term for the loss of smell due to a functional problem, rather than a physical defect or damage?
What is the term for the loss of smell due to a functional problem, rather than a physical defect or damage?
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What is the significance of the cousin GC nerve palsy following intra-oral surgery?
What is the significance of the cousin GC nerve palsy following intra-oral surgery?
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What is the significance of the 38-year-old man's symptoms in the context of cranial nerve pathology?
What is the significance of the 38-year-old man's symptoms in the context of cranial nerve pathology?
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What is the primary purpose of the examination of cranial nerves?
What is the primary purpose of the examination of cranial nerves?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling four muscles of eye movement?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling four muscles of eye movement?
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What is the result of a single palsy of CN III, IV, or VI?
What is the result of a single palsy of CN III, IV, or VI?
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Which nerve is responsible for the sensory function of the face?
Which nerve is responsible for the sensory function of the face?
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What is the result of damage to the auriculotemporal branch of CN V near the parotid gland?
What is the result of damage to the auriculotemporal branch of CN V near the parotid gland?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the corneal reflex?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the corneal reflex?
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What is the result of inferior alveolar nerve damage?
What is the result of inferior alveolar nerve damage?
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What is the percentage of cases where third molar surgery related inferior alveolar nerve injury occurs permanently?
What is the percentage of cases where third molar surgery related inferior alveolar nerve injury occurs permanently?
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What is the efferent nerve responsible for the motor function of the facial nerve?
What is the efferent nerve responsible for the motor function of the facial nerve?
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What is the cause of the 38-year-old man's progressive ipsilateral facial weakness?
What is the cause of the 38-year-old man's progressive ipsilateral facial weakness?
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What is the term for the reflex that involves the contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle to protect the eye?
What is the term for the reflex that involves the contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle to protect the eye?
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What is the type of lesion that causes unilateral facial weakness?
What is the type of lesion that causes unilateral facial weakness?
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What is the sensation that the 38-year-old man experienced in addition to facial weakness?
What is the sensation that the 38-year-old man experienced in addition to facial weakness?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
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What is the primary cause of bilateral weakness in the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
What is the primary cause of bilateral weakness in the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
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What is the characteristic of a patient with Horner syndrome?
What is the characteristic of a patient with Horner syndrome?
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What is the most common muscular dystrophy of adult life?
What is the most common muscular dystrophy of adult life?
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What is the primary cause of unilateral weakness in the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
What is the primary cause of unilateral weakness in the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
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What is the term for a condition characterized by acquired weakness due to AChR antibodies?
What is the term for a condition characterized by acquired weakness due to AChR antibodies?
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What is the sequence of cranial nerve examination involving the face?
What is the sequence of cranial nerve examination involving the face?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling four muscles of eye movement and pupillary constriction?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling four muscles of eye movement and pupillary constriction?
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What is the cranial nerve responsible for controlling the pupillary reactions?
What is the cranial nerve responsible for controlling the pupillary reactions?
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What is the term for the abnormal swelling of the optic disc?
What is the term for the abnormal swelling of the optic disc?
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What is the result of damage to the inferior alveolar nerve?
What is the result of damage to the inferior alveolar nerve?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for the corneal reflex?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the corneal reflex?
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What is the cranial nerve responsible for controlling the mouth, including the sensation of taste?
What is the cranial nerve responsible for controlling the mouth, including the sensation of taste?
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What is the result of a single palsy of CN III, IV, or VI?
What is the result of a single palsy of CN III, IV, or VI?
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What is the cranial nerve responsible for controlling the neck and shoulders?
What is the cranial nerve responsible for controlling the neck and shoulders?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling eyelid elevation?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling eyelid elevation?
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What is the term for the loss of smell due to a functional problem, rather than a physical defect or damage?
What is the term for the loss of smell due to a functional problem, rather than a physical defect or damage?
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What is the result of damage to the auriculotemporal branch of CN V near the parotid gland?
What is the result of damage to the auriculotemporal branch of CN V near the parotid gland?
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What is the primary distinction between supranuclear and peripheral lesions in cranial nerve pathology?
What is the primary distinction between supranuclear and peripheral lesions in cranial nerve pathology?
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What is the significance of the cousin GC nerve palsy following intra-oral surgery in the context of cranial nerve examination?
What is the significance of the cousin GC nerve palsy following intra-oral surgery in the context of cranial nerve examination?
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What is the primary focus of the cranial nerve examination?
What is the primary focus of the cranial nerve examination?
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What is the characteristic of a cranial nerve palsy that suggests a peripheral lesion?
What is the characteristic of a cranial nerve palsy that suggests a peripheral lesion?
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What is the significance of recognizing common cranial nerve abnormalities in the context of cranial nerve examination?
What is the significance of recognizing common cranial nerve abnormalities in the context of cranial nerve examination?
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What is the primary objective of the cranial nerve examination in the context of systemic diseases?
What is the primary objective of the cranial nerve examination in the context of systemic diseases?
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What is the function of the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) in the pharynx?
What is the function of the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) in the pharynx?
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What is the primary function of the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)?
What is the primary function of the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)?
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What is the purpose of the Rinne's test in auditory examination?
What is the purpose of the Rinne's test in auditory examination?
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What is the common cause of lingual nerve injuries?
What is the common cause of lingual nerve injuries?
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What is the function of the vagus nerve (CN X) in the larynx?
What is the function of the vagus nerve (CN X) in the larynx?
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What is the characteristic of a tongue with a unilateral LMN lesion?
What is the characteristic of a tongue with a unilateral LMN lesion?
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What is the likely cause of unilateral weakness in the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
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What is the characteristic syndrome associated with ptosis, anhidrosis, meiosis, and enophthalmos?
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What is the most common muscular dystrophy of adult life?
What is the most common muscular dystrophy of adult life?
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What is the term for a condition characterized by acquired weakness due to AChR antibodies?
What is the term for a condition characterized by acquired weakness due to AChR antibodies?
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What is the primary cause of bilateral weakness in the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
What is the primary cause of bilateral weakness in the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the trapezius muscle?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the trapezius muscle?
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