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[Syncope in glossopharyngeal neuralgia].
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|September 6, 1975
Summary
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia, a condition causing facial pain, can lead to syncope (fainting). Intracranial nerve sectioning effectively treated a patient unresponsive to carbamazepine, offering a surgical solution for this rare neurological disorder.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
Context:
- Presents a rare case of glossopharyngeal neuralgia with associated syncope.
- Differentiates the syncope from carotid sinus syndrome based on pathophysiology.
Purpose:
- To report a case of glossopharyngeal neuralgia and syncope.
- To evaluate treatment efficacy.
Summary:
- A 51-year-old male experienced syncope during glossopharyngeal neuralgia attacks.
- Carbamazepine provided only temporary relief.
- Intracranial section of the glossopharyngeal nerve resulted in complete symptom resolution.
Impact:
- Highlights intracranial nerve section as a definitive treatment for refractory glossopharyngeal neuralgia with syncope.
- Contributes to understanding the neuro-autonomic interplay in cranial nerve disorders.