Abstract
To date, there is no established treatment of facial numbness or dysaesthesia of unspecified causes. Herein, we report a case of unexplained facial numbness and confirmed hypaesthesia that achieved clinical response to stellate ganglion blockade (SGB). SGB might be an effective treatment of psychological-stress-related facial numbness of unknown origin.
KEYWORDS : stellate ganglion blockade, numbness, dysaesthesia, hypaesthesia
INTRODUCTION
Numbness and sensory disturbances of the face due to peripheral neuropathy caused by tumors, inflammation, or surgical nerve damage can be easily diagnosed.1 An approach to managing primary disease was chosen as a treatment strategy. Stellate ganglion blockade (SGB) is often the treatment of choice for paraesthesia due to nerve damage. However, there is no established treatment of numbness or dysaesthesia of undetermined origin. Herein, we report a case of clinical improvement after SGB sessions in a patient with unexplained facial numbness and confirmed hypaesthesia.
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