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Neck-Tongue Syndrome.

Nancy Hu¹, Carrie Dougherty²

¹Department of Neurology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, 7-PHC, Washington, DC, 20007, USA.

Current Pain and Headache Reports

|March 18, 2016

Summary

Neck-tongue syndrome (NTS) is a rare headache disorder causing neck pain and tongue numbness. This review highlights its importance in diagnosing headaches with neck and tongue symptoms.

Keywords:

Atlanto-axial joint C2 nerve root C2 ventral ramus Cervicogenic headache Hypoglossal nerve Neck pain Neck-tongue syndrome

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Neurology
Headache Medicine

Background:

Neck-tongue syndrome (NTS) is a distinct headache disorder.
It presents with unilateral neck/occipital pain and tongue sensory changes after neck rotation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review reported cases of NTS since 1980.
To emphasize NTS's role in the differential diagnosis of headache.

Main Methods:

Literature review of NTS cases.
Analysis of clinical presentation, anatomy, and diagnosis.

Main Results:

NTS involves the C1-C2 facet joint, C2 ventral ramus, and inferior oblique muscle.
Cases are categorized as complicated or uncomplicated.
Diagnosis relies on clinical suspicion; no pathognomonic radiologic findings exist.

Conclusions:

NTS is a significant consideration for headaches associated with neck pain and tongue disturbance.
Conservative management (medication, injections, physical therapy) is typical.
Surgical intervention is rarely required.