Trigeminla Neuralgia, Bells Palsy, & Other Cranial Nerve Disorders

Question 1

Why does hyperacusis occur?

Answer 1

Interruption of the nerve to the stapedius.

Question 2

This presents as orbital or facial pain, orbital swelling and chemosis, fever, occulomotor neuropathy (affecting III, IV, VI), and trigeminal neuropathy (V1 or V2).

Answer 2

Cavernous sinus thrombosis

Question 3

It is an idiopathic granulomatous disorder.

Responds to glucocorticoid therapy

Answer 3

Tolosa-Hunt syndrome

Question 4

In the presence of complete interruption of the facial nerve, there is a phenomenon when one attempt to close the lids, the eye on the paralyzed side will roll upward. What do you call this phenomenon?

Answer 4

Bell’s phenomenon