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The crocodile tear syndrome.

F J McCoy, R C Goodman

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Gusto-lacrimation, or crocodile tear syndrome, is a rare condition where eating causes eye tearing. A surgical procedure involving lacrimal gland resection effectively treated two patients with this syndrome.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Gusto-lacrimation, also known as crocodile tear syndrome, is a rare neurological complication.
    • It is characterized by involuntary tearing from one eye while eating.

    Observation:

    • Two cases of gustolacrimation are presented, one following facial fracture and the other after Bell's palsy.
    • The syndrome is believed to result from aberrant regeneration of gustatory nerve fibers, misdirecting to the lacrimal gland.

    Findings:

    • A surgical intervention, specifically subtotal resection of the palpebral lobe of the lacrimal gland, was effective in managing the condition.
    • This procedure aims to correct the misdirection of nerve fibers causing excessive tearing.

    Implications:

    • Subtotal resection of the lacrimal gland offers an effective treatment for gustolacrimation.

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  • Pre-operative assessment, potentially including a Schirmer's test, may aid in determining the extent of gland resection required.