Multiple cranial neuropathies
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There are several syndromes of multiple cranial nerve involvement. One syndrome described by Garcin was a step-b-step ipsilateral involvement of all 12 cranial nerves unilaterally. This term is now used for multiple cranial nerve palsies that do not fit into any of the other named syndromes. This article describes the various pathologies associated with multiple cranial nerve palsies and their differential diagnoses. Neurologic diagnosis is helpful in the early detection of the lesions and their management by the appropriate specialists. Cancer detected early may be amenable to surgery and radiotherapy.
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