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Infraorbital Neuralgia Attributed to a Foreign Body
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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|March 2, 2016
Summary
A rare case of secondary infraorbital neuralgia was caused by a foreign body in the nasal ala. This highlights that even minor nasal foreign bodies can trigger infraorbital nerve pain.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Otorhinolaryngology
Background:
- Secondary infraorbital neuralgia is uncommon.
- Foreign bodies in the nasal ala are rarely associated with neurological symptoms.
Observation:
- A case of infraorbital neuralgia was reported.
- The neuralgia was secondary to a foreign body in the nasal ala.
Findings:
- Infraorbital neuralgia can arise from foreign bodies in the nasal ala.
- The infraorbital nerve can be affected by small, localized issues.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider foreign bodies in the nasal ala when diagnosing infraorbital neuralgia.
- Even minor nasal trauma or foreign bodies warrant thorough investigation.
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