Gustatory rhinorrhoea syndrome: result of misreinnervation in leprosy.
A case of excessive rhinorrhoea in response to taste stimulus, due to misdirection of regenerating nerve fibres following recovery of facial nerve in leprosy is described under title of "Gustatory Rhinorrhoea Syndrome". The pathophysiology of such conditions are discussed in the light of available literature.
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Department of E.N.T., S.P. Medical College, Bikaner.
D000328:Adult; D002559:Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007917:Leprostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007918:Leprosy / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000294:innervation*; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D013363:Submandibular Gland / Q000294:innervation; D013577:Syndrome; D013649:Taste / Q000502:physiology*
D007917:Leprostatic Agents