Crocodile tears syndrome after vestibular schwannoma surgery: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Crocodile tears syndrome is paroxysmal lacrimal hypersecretion while eating or drinking. It is relatively rare and mainly observed after peripheral facial nerve injury due to any cause.

Presentation of case

We describe a case of crocodile tears syndrome after vestibular schwannoma surgery in a patient with pre-operative trigeminal nerve involvement. We also discuss the various treatment options offered to the patient and the natural course of the illness.

Discussion

It is hypothesized that facial nerve fibers undergo misdirected re-innervation of the lacrimal gland instead of the salivary gland. After vestibular schwannoma surgery, facial nerve palsy is well described. The sensory symptoms are relatively neglected by the surgeon, even though they cause di

SUBMITTER: Gore YA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10520793 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature