Slurred Speech

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Introduction

 

Slurred speech, or dysarthria.

 

Speech is affected by cranial nerves

 

VII: facial: muscles of facial expression

IX: glossopharyngeal

X: vagus: soft palate and pharynx

XII: hypoglossal, which controls the muscles of the tongue and hyoid bone

 

 

 

 

 

The Case of...

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Differential Diagnosis

Causes of slurred speech

• stroke
• TBI
• brain tumour
• infection

 

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History and Physical Exam

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Investigations

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Management

 

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Pathophysiology

 

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Resources and References

 

 

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