A rare neurological presentation of Ebstein-Barr virus: Isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy in a child

• DOI: 10.61107/pacr.2023.060
• Publication Date: 2023-07-31T20:08:21Z
• Authors: Elif Yigit; Atilla Ersen; Nihal Olgac Dundar; Nargiz Aliyeva; Sema Bozkaya Yılmaz; Ozgur Oztekin; Pınar Gencpınar
• Keywords: Mononucleosis; Presentation (obstetrics)

The isolated unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy (HNP) is an unfamiliar clinical sign since it rarely involved in isolation without the simultaneous involvement of other cranial nerves. It warrants a detailed history and assessment. Neurologic manifestations are infrequent infectious mononucleosis especially uncommon daily practice. We report 13-year-old girl who complained deviation tongue to one side, trouble pronouncing linguals difficulty chewing swallowing with serologic evidence active Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. She developed transient HNP manifests as parapharyngeal inflammation. Rarity evaluation pay particular attention pediatric field. Although unusual neurologic complication EBV, should be considered differential diagnosis early children.