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Otorhinolaryngologic causes of headache
1Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Medical Clinics of North America
|May 1, 1991
Summary
Facial and neck pain is common and often referred from other areas. This review details the innervation and frequent pain causes for the ear, nose, face, throat, and neck regions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Facial and neck pain are prevalent clinical complaints.
- Pain perception in these regions can be complex due to referred pain patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the innervation of distinct facial and neck regions.
- To identify common etiologies of pain within these specific anatomical areas.
Main Methods:
- Review of anatomical and neurological literature.
- Correlation of innervation patterns with reported pain syndromes.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of cranial and cervical nerve distribution to facial and neck structures.
- Identification of frequent pain generators associated with each region.
Conclusions:
- Understanding regional innervation is crucial for diagnosing facial and neck pain.
- A systematic approach addressing specific anatomical sites aids in identifying pain causes.