Vagus Nerve Diseases

Overview

Diseases of the tenth cranial nerve, including brain stem lesions involving its nuclei (solitary, ambiguus, and dorsal motor), nerve fascicles, and intracranial and extracranial course. Clinical manifestations may include dysphagia, vocal cord weakness, and alterations of parasympathetic tone in the thorax and abdomen.

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Quick facts about Vagus Nerve Diseases

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C10.292.887

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