Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Associated with Cardiac Syncope

AUTOR(ES)

Elias, Jorge, Kuniyoshi, Ricardo, Valadão, Wilson, Carloni, Hermes, Borges, Mauricio Rocha, Peixoto, Carlos Alberto, Pimentel, Derval

FONTE

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2002-05

RESUMO

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 disturbances.

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