Isolated hypoglossal nerve paresis as a manifestation of Behçet’s disease has not been reported previously. We describe a 42-year-old man with isolated unilateral hypoglossal nerve paresis who had a five-year history of recurrent orogenital aphthae and relapsing arthritic manifestations. It is suggested that the nerve disorder represents a form of mononeuritis that may occur in Behçet’s disease.
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