Botulinum toxoid in the management of gustatory sweating (Frey's syndrome) after superficial parotidectomy.
Botulinum toxin has been successfully used to treat Frey's syndrome occurring in a 31-year-old patient following superficial parotidectomy for pleomorphic adenoma. An initial injection of 7.5 U (0.3 ml over 6 cm2 of cheek) resulted in 3 months' resolution of gustatory sweating and flushing and a second injection 12 months' symptomatic improvement. The symptoms recurred after further facial surgery.
Birch
J F
JF
Department of Plastic Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.
Varma
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Narula
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D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D013547:Sweating, Gustatory / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A