A case of gustatory rhinorrhoea

Rhinology. 1997 Mar;35(1):41-3.

Abstract

The authors describe a case of gustatory rhinorrhoea that appeared one year after skull trauma with delayed facial palsy. Traumatic interruption and abnormal regrowth of salivary parasympathetic fibers is hypothesized. In order to explain the pathogenesis of this syndrome an anatomical review of the transpetrosal nerves is included. A review of the literature is also presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Eating / physiology*
  • Facial Paralysis / etiology
  • Facial Paralysis / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nasal Mucosa / innervation
  • Nasal Mucosa / metabolism*
  • Nerve Regeneration
  • Parasympathetic Nervous System / injuries*
  • Parasympathetic Nervous System / physiopathology
  • Salivary Glands / innervation
  • Skull Fractures / complications*
  • Tongue / innervation