Question 110 · LDEK · Cranial nerves and facial pain

Temporary disorders observed after surgical treatment of the glossopharyngeal nerve neuralgia include:

1) arrhythmia;
2) hearing impairment;
3) ataxia;
4) nystagmus;
5) dysphagia.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2.
  2. B. 1,5.
  3. C. 1,3,4.
  4. D. 2,3,4.
  5. E. 1,3,4,5.
Hint

Consider the structures near the IX nerve in the posterior fossa (vagus, cerebellum, brainstem) and which deficit tends to be permanent.

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