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.
CASE REPORT