Botulinum toxin type a for great auricular neuralgia

Toxicon. 2023 Aug 1:231:107204. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2023.107204. Epub 2023 Jun 21.

Abstract

great auricular neuralgia is a rare disorder with only 18 cases described in the literature. Since it's a rare disorder, there are no evidence-based therapeutic recommendations but only case reports to guide physicians. We report a case of great auricular neuralgia treated with botulinum toxin type A subcutaneous injection with significant remission of pain. Botulinum toxin type A could be an effective and safe treatment in this setting; however, more studies are needed to confirm our results.

Keywords: Botulinum toxin type a; Great auricular neuralgia; Pain; Subcutaneous injections.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Injections, Subcutaneous
  • Neuralgia* / drug therapy
  • Neuromuscular Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A
  • Neuromuscular Agents