An uncommonly common: Glossopharyngeal neuralgia

Singh, Preet Mohinder; Kaur, Manpreet; Trikha, Anjan

doi:10.4103/0972-2327.107662

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“…Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a rare condition associated with pain in the area supplied by the glossopharyngeal nerve 86. Painful sites may include the nasopharynx, posterior part of the tongue, throat, tonsil, larynx, and ear.…”

Section: Neuropathic Painmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Pharmacologic treatment of glossopharyngeal neuralgia is similar to that for TN and may include the use of antiepileptic medications 89. If medication management fails, then surgical procedures may be considered, such as a microvascular decompression to remove pressure from the glossopharyngeal nerve, radiofrequency thermocoagulation, gamma knife radiosurgery, or rhizotomy 86,90…”

Section: Neuropathic Painmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Orofacial pain management: current perspectives

Romero‐Reyes¹,

Uyanik²

2014

JPR

173

113

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Some of the most prevalent and debilitating pain conditions arise from the structures innervated by the trigeminal system (head, face, masticatory musculature, temporomandibular joint and associated structures). Orofacial pain (OFP) can arise from different regions and etiologies. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are the most prevalent orofacial pain conditions for which patients seek treatment. Temporomandibular disorders include a number of clinical problems that involve the masticatory musculature, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or both. Trigeminal neuropathic pain conditions can arise from injury secondary to dental procedures, infection, neoplasias, or disease or dysfunction of the peripheral and/or central nervous system. Neurovascular disorders, such as primary headaches, can present as chronic orofacial pain, such as in the case of facial migraine, where the pain is localized in the second and third division of the trigeminal nerve. Together, these disorders of the trigeminal system impact the quality of life of the sufferer dramatically. A multidisciplinary pain management approach should be considered for the optimal treatment of orofacial pain disorders including both non-pharmacological and pharmacological modalities.

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Section: Neuropathic Painmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Neuropathic Painmentioning

confidence: 99%

Orofacial pain management: current perspectives

Romero‐Reyes¹,

Uyanik²

2014

JPR

173

113

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“…These symptoms have been attributed to scarring and fibrosis causing compression of neural elements leading to neuropathic pain or the fibrosis causing pain secondary to local pressure. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is relatively uncommon and is found in 0.5% to 1.7% of all presenting patients complaining of pharyngeal pain . A retrospective review of 860 panoramic radiographs in the general population showed only 32 (3.7%) of all patients exhibited an elongated styloid process .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Of these 32 patients with an elongated styloid process, only 2 (6%) endorsed symptoms consistent with the syndrome . Females tend to be more affected than males, and the average patient age at presentation is 43 years . The glossopharyngeal nerve provides sensory input from the pharynx, posterior tongue, and middle ear, parasympathetic innervation of the parotid gland, and taste sensation from the posterior tongue.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is relatively uncommon and is found in 0.5% to 1.7% of all presenting patients complaining of pharyngeal pain. 4 A retrospective review of 860 panoramic radiographs in the general population showed only 32 (3.7%) of all patients exhibited an elongated styloid process. 5 Of these 32 patients with an elongated styloid process, only 2 (6%) endorsed symptoms consistent with the syndrome.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Ultrasound‐Guided Peristyloid Steroid Injection for Eagle Syndrome

Maher

Shankar

2016

Pain Practice

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The styloid process arising from the temporal bone is normally about 2.5 cm in length. For various reasons, including trauma and inflammation, it may become elongated. This elongated styloid process, when symptomatic with clinical signs and symptoms suggestive of local compression or neuropathic pain, is termed Eagle syndrome. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is characterized by intermittent shooting sharp pain in the jaw, throat, tongue, and ear. Conservative management includes anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants, and anti-inflammatory agents. Interventional and surgical options are pursued when these fail. Fluoroscopy is usually used to position the needle adjacent to the styloid process for injecting steroid and or local anesthetic. We describe a case of a 41-year-old woman with Eagle syndrome who failed conservative management and subsequently underwent an ultrasound-guided peristyloid steroid injection with short-duration pain relief.

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Head/Neck and Truncal Blocks

Suer

Sehgal

2021

Questions and Answers in Pain Medicine

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An uncommonly common: Glossopharyngeal neuralgia

Cited by 52 publications

References 61 publications

Orofacial pain management: current perspectives

Orofacial pain management: current perspectives

Ultrasound‐Guided Peristyloid Steroid Injection for Eagle Syndrome

Head/Neck and Truncal Blocks

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