Jackson syndrome

Also known as: Vagoaccessory-hypoglossal paralysis

Palatal, vocal cord and tongue paralysis.

Medical specialty: Neurology
Subspecialty: Neurology / Brainstem syndromes
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Medullary lesion involving cranial nerves X, XI and XII.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (4)

dysphagiahoarsenessshoulder weaknesstongue weakness

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