Unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy following orthognathic surgery: A case report and literature review.

Introduction: Hypoglossal nerve palsy (HNP) can be caused by nerve damage from the central nerve to a peripheral nerve, and individuals with multiple factors could be predisposed to HNP. We report a case of isolated unilateral HNP after orthognathic surgery.

Case Presentation: A 56-year-old Japanese woman complained of jaw distortion and malocclusion.