Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Associated with Cardiac Syncope
Open Access
- 1 May 2002
- journal article
- case report
- Published by FapUNIFESP (SciELO) in Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia
- Vol. 78 (5) , 515-519
- https://doi.org/10.1590/s0066-782x2002000500008
Abstract
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is an uncommon condition that has rarely been described in association with syncope. We report here 2 cases of glossopharyngeal neuralgia in elderly patients. Both were male and underwent temporary pacemaker insertion to prevent syncopal episodes. We discuss the clinical and surgical treatment of glossopharyngeal neuralgia, the role of cardiac stimulation, and the possible physiopathological mechanism of the associated cardiac disturbancesKeywords
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