Uvula deviation

An abnormal lateral displacement of the uvula from the midline, typically observed during phonation.

Causes

• Neurological causes

  • Vagus nerve (CN X) palsy

  • Herpes zoster neuritis

  • Stroke

  • Local anesthetic injection affecting the vagus nerve

• Mechanical and structural causes

  • Peritonsillar abscess

  • Tonsillitis

  • Oropharyngeal tumor