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A Case of Acute Onset Unilateral Paralysis of Soft Palate

Sukhdeep Kaur Basur, Rupali Aulak, Jagdeep Singh Basur

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RFP Journal of ENT and Allied Sciences 9(2):p 103-105, July-December 2024. | DOI: n.a

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Basur SK. A case of acute onset unilateral paralysis of soft palate. RFP J ENT Allied Sci. 2024;9(2):103-105.

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Received : November 23, 2024         Accepted : December 15, 2024          Published : December 30, 2024

Abstract

Unilateral Palsy of Palate which is acquired in nature is a rare entity, mostly affecting children. Patient usually presents with sudden onset of nasal regurgitation of fluids, rhinolalia and asymmetric movement of palate. The diagnosis is established only after exclusion of major causes such as infection, trauma, tumor, brain stem lesion etc. it is termed idiopathic when all potential causes are ruled out. The disease is usually self limiting and recovery is excellent. We report a case of twelve year old boy who presented in opd with complaints of regurgitation of fluids from unilateral nostril and nasal speech. Clinical examination was done followed by MRI brain which was unremarkable. Final diagnosis, unilateral isolated temporary idiopathic palsy of palate was established. Patient had complete recovery within ten days of tapering methyl prednisolone therapy with no residual paralysis on follow up.

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Basur SK. A case of acute onset unilateral paralysis of soft palate. RFP J ENT Allied Sci. 2024;9(2):103-105.

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November 23, 2024 December 15, 2024 December 30, 2024
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IdiopathicRhinolaliaPalatal palsyNasal regurgitation.RhinolaliaPalatal palsyNasal regurgitation.

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Received November 23, 2024
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