II. Signs
- Atrophy, fasciculations of involved Tongue half
- Deviation toward paralyzed side when protruded
III. Differential
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Tongue Carcinoma presents with palpable mass
- No palpable mass in Hypoglossal Nerve Paralysis
Aka: Cranial Nerve 12 Paralysis, 12th Cranial Nerve Paralysis, Hypoglossal Nerve Paralysis, Tongue Paralysis
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