Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Facial onset sensory and motor neuropathy in a pain clinic outpatient: a case report |
| Authors: |
Hiroki Hanawa, Ryo Nagaoka, Yuya Fukuda, Kazuya Akutsu, Teppei Yamada, Shinsuke Hamaguchi |
| Source: |
Journal of Medical Case Reports, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp 1-3 (2021) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC, 2021. |
| Publication Year: |
2021 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Medicine |
| Subject Terms: |
Facial onset sensory and motor neuropathy (FOSMN), Facial paresthesia, Cervical facet arthropathy, Cervical pain, Medicine |
| More Details: |
Abstract Background Facial onset sensory and motor neuropathy is a very rare sensorimotor disorder characterized by facial onset and gradual progression, with approximately 100 cases reported worldwide in 2020. We report on our experience with a facial onset sensory and motor neuropathy case in our outpatient pain clinic. Case presentation A 71-year-old Japanese man with a previous diagnosis of trigeminal nerve palsy complained of facial paresthesia, cervical pain, and arm numbness. Cervical facet arthropathy was diagnosed initially, but neither pharmacotherapy nor nerve blocking alleviated his symptoms. We suspected bulbar palsy based on the presence of tongue fasciculation, which prompted referral to a neurologist. Based on a series of neurological examinations, facial onset sensory and motor neuropathy was ultimately diagnosed. Conclusions Pain clinicians must be mindful of rare diseases such as facial onset sensory and motor neuropathy; if they are unable to make a diagnosis, they should consult with other competent specialists. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1752-1947 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/1752-1947 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s13256-021-03212-7 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/238645cdeac846cbac6d795866aa93ca |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.238645cdeac846cbac6d795866aa93ca |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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