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The numb chin.

R P Bruyn1, W Boogerd

  • 1Department of Neurology Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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A numb chin can signal cancer, with symptoms often improving after chemotherapy or radiotherapy. This study highlights the importance of investigating this symptom for potential malignant disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Neurology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • A numb chin (mental nerve neuropathy) can be an early sign of underlying malignancy.
  • It may present as a heralding symptom or a manifestation of metastasis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between numb chin and diagnosed malignancy.
  • To evaluate the effect of cancer treatment on chin numbness.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 15 patients.
  • Analysis of patients with diagnosed malignancy preceding chin numbness.

Main Results:

  • Numbness of the chin was associated with diagnosed malignancy in all presented cases.
  • 66% of patients experienced diminished or resolved chin numbness after systemic chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Conclusions:

  • Numb chin warrants thorough investigation for potential malignant disease.
  • Cancer treatment can effectively alleviate symptoms of numb chin, suggesting a link to metastatic disease.