Severe dysphagia after inferior alveolar nerve block preceded by cervical botolinum toxin injection: A case report

Abstract

A 39-year-old Iranian female patient who was a known case of primary cervical dystonia since 10 years ago presented to a private office for Dysport injection. The patients experienced severe dysphagia after inferior alveolar nerve block which was preceded by cervical botolinum toxin injection. A possible synergistic effect of botolinum toxin and lidocaine to produce severe dysphagia is presented in this case report. © 2013, Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal.