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Great auricular neuralgia.

H J Blumenthal1

  • 1Oklahoma University College of Medicine, Tulsa.

Headache
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
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A skin incision for cardiac pacemaker insertion can cause unusual great auricular nerve neuralgia. This case study discusses the anatomy and pathophysiology of this rare complication.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiovascular Surgery

Background:

  • Cardiac pacemaker implantation is a common procedure.
  • Nerve injury is a potential complication of surgical interventions.

Observation:

  • A patient developed neuralgia of the great auricular nerve after a skin incision for pacemaker insertion.
  • The neuralgia presented as an unusual complication.

Findings:

  • The study describes a rare case of great auricular nerve neuralgia.
  • The presumed pathophysiology and relevant anatomy are discussed.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering nerve injury during pacemaker surgery.
  • Understanding the anatomy and pathophysiology can aid in preventing or managing such complications.