Glossopharyngeal and Vagal Neuralgia

Abstract

Ten cases of glossopharyngeal neuralgia have been studied and the literature has been reviewed. A more correct classification would be to describe the condition as “glossopharyngeal and vagal neuralgia”. Evidence is given to support this view. Intracranial section of the glossopharyngeal nerve and the upper two rootlets of the vagus nerve is the operation of choice. © 1967, British Medical Journal Publishing Group. All rights reserved.