Greater auricular neuralgia
Evidence-based neurology checklist on greater auricular neuralgia: Causes Idiopathic Low-grade lymphoma of the nerve Sjögren’s syndrome Trauma: from tympanic and mastoid procedures Herpes zoster Clinical features Pain triggers Differential diagnosis Investigations Treatment
Causes
- Idiopathic
- Low-grade lymphoma of the nerve
- Sjögren’s syndrome
- Trauma: from tympanic and mastoid procedures
- Herpes zoster
Clinical features
Pain triggers
Differential diagnosis
Investigations
Treatment
References
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- Park SW, Choi JY, Jung KJ. Management of great auricular neuralgia confirmed by electrophysiologic examination: a case report. J Oral Facial Pain Headache 2018 Fall; 32:e53-e56.
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