Vernet syndrome

Also known as: Jugular foramen syndrome

Palsy of cranial nerves IX, X and XI.

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

Etiology & mechanism

Tumor, thrombosis or trauma at the jugular foramen.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (4)

dysphagiahoarsenessloss of tastetrapezius weakness

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