Several pathologies can impact the cranial nerve nuclei, leading to distinct clinical symptoms:
- Stroke: Can cause infarction in the brainstem, affecting nuclei and leading to deficits like facial paralysis or loss of sensation. - Tumors: Gliomas or other brainstem tumors can compress the nuclei. - Multiple Sclerosis: Demyelination can disrupt the functioning of the nuclei. - Neurodegenerative Diseases: Conditions like ALS can lead to degeneration of motor nuclei.
