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Gustatory syndrome following radical neck dissection
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|October 1, 1983
Summary
Gustatory syndrome, typically in the temple, rarely occurs in the submandibular area. This case report details an unusual submandibular gustatory syndrome presentation after cervical block dissection surgery.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Gustatory syndrome, characterized by taste disturbances, commonly affects the temple region.
- Cervical block dissection is a surgical procedure involving the neck.
Observation:
- This report documents an atypical case of gustatory syndrome.
- The syndrome presented in the submandibular region, an uncommon location.
Findings:
- The patient developed gustatory syndrome post-cervical block dissection.
- This suggests a potential link between the surgical intervention and the unusual presentation of taste disturbance.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering unusual locations for gustatory syndrome.
- May inform surgical techniques and patient monitoring following cervical procedures.
- Contributes to understanding the neuroanatomy of taste pathways and their vulnerability to surgical trauma.