Tapia Syndrome Plus Following Intubation for Transverse Sinus Stenting for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension - A Case Report

Monalisa Vegda1, Samhita Panda1*, Sarbesh Tiwari2, Anushaprasath U3 and Pawan Kumar Garg2

1Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India 2Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India 3Department of Anesthesia and Critical care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India

^*Correspondance to: Samhita Panda 

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Abstract:

Background: Tapia syndrome has been defined as extracranial palsy of recurrent laryngeal nerve and hypoglossal nerve leading to unilateral vocal cord and tongue palsy. Case Report: We report a case of atypical Tapia syndrome with recurrent laryngeal nerve, hypoglossal nerve and additional unilateral palatal palsy after orotracheal intubation in a patient undergoing transverse sinus stenting for idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Conclusion: Occurrence of Tapia syndrome plus after orotracheal intubation is rare and unpredictable. Timely clinical suspicion can help in avoiding unnecessary investigations.

Keywords:

Tapia syndrome; Intubation; Sinus stenting; Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; Cranial nerve palsy

Cite the Article:

Vegda M, Panda S, Tiwari S, Anushaprasath U, Garg PK. Tapia Syndrome Plus Following Intubation for Transverse Sinus Stenting for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension - A Case Report. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2022; 7: 2122..