Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia

Abstract

A review is presented of the clinical features of glossopharyngeal neuralgia, as analysed from 304 reported instances. The sex-ratio of the condition is equal, the peak-age at onset is between 40 and 60 yrs, and left-side involvement predominates in females. The clinical features are detailed in 18 specific items. In a review of the aetiology it is argued that the so-called "idiopathic" type of IXth nerve neuralgia (which, upon careful analysis, may still rest upon either an obscure tumor or infection or elongated styloid process) should be primarily attributed to vascular elongation and looping ("Jannetta mechanism"). The cardiovascular type of the neuralgia, with bradycardia, or asystole and convulsions or coma, receives special emphasis. The differential diagnosis, particularly in view of the not-infrequently occurring combination with trigeminal neuralgia, is set out briefly.

The Relationship Between Sexually Dimorphic Peripheral Nerves and Diseases

“…As a result, no sex effect could be identified [53]. With regard to vagoglossopharyngeal neuralgia, researchers reported that there was no preponderance regarding sex [54,55]. I gave a supplementary explanation for the term "vagoglossopharyngeal neuralgia".…”

Paroxysmal Neuralgia in Pediatric Population- A Diagnostic Dilemma for Physicians and Dental Practioners

“…Mechanical stimulation of the fauces by swallowing, talking, and coughing typically triggers the pain. 15 Specific features of pediatric neuralgia include scarcity of pain free episodes and an exaggerated debilitation leading to performance lack in essential activities. 7 Glossopharyngeal neuralgia in the young has the potential to lead to developmental disorders, as the pain prevents the pediatric patient from eating.…”

Síndrome da boca ardente: etiologia

“…Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a rare disease occurring mostly in women aged between 40 and 60 years 23 . Pain is usually incapacitating, unilateral, affecting the posterior oropharynx, tonsillar fossa and base of the tongue, extending to the ear.…”