Multiple cranial nerve dysfunction caused by neurosarcoidosis

Am J Otolaryngol. 2012 Jul-Aug;33(4):484-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2011.10.019. Epub 2011 Dec 7.

Abstract

Neurosarcoidosis is a rare identity and occurs in only 5% to 15% of patients with sarcoidosis. It can manifest in many different ways, and therefore, diagnosis may be complicated. We report a case presented in a very unusual manner with involvement of 3 cranial nerves; anosmia (NI), facial palsy (NVII), and hearing loss (NVIII). When cranial nerve dysfunction occurs, it is very important to take neurosarcoidosis into consideration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Audiometry
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / complications*
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / drug therapy
  • Cranial Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cranial Nerve Diseases / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Facial Paralysis / diagnosis
  • Facial Paralysis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Hearing Loss / diagnosis
  • Hearing Loss / etiology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Olfaction Disorders / diagnosis
  • Olfaction Disorders / etiology
  • Sarcoidosis / complications*
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis
  • Sarcoidosis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones

Supplementary concepts

  • Neurosarcoidosis