Schmidt's syndrome (SS) involves both the vagus and accessory cranial nerves.
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Diagnosis
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CN IX
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CN X
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CN XI
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CN XII
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Other
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SS
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x
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x
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Cranial Nerve
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Clinical Findings If Damaged
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X (vagus)
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ipsilateral paralysis of the palate, pharynx and vocal cords
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XI (accessory)
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ipsilateral weakness of the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles
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Additional findings:
(1) anesthesia of the pharynx and larynx
