Shamimul Hasan1 , Rajat Panigrahi2 , Sk. Tarique Ajiz3
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Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: A Comprehensive Update Shamimul Hasan1 , Rajat Panigrahi2 , Sk. Tarique Ajiz3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.13024

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Glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GN) is an unusualclinical condition where severe paroxysmal pain of theglossopharyngeal nerve. GN pain should be differentiated from trigeminal neuralgia pain, as the two neuralgiasshare several similar features. Thorough medical history coupled with a detailed clinical examination andhematologic and radiographic investigations is necessary for early and accurate diagnosis. Anticonvulsantsform the cornerstone of the medical management, and surgical interventions (microvascular decompressionand gamma knife surgery) is needed in cases resistant to pharmacotherapy.