Frey's Syndrome: A Case of Aberrant Nerve Regeneration

Authors

  • Jason G. Williams Faculty of Medicine Dalhousie University
  • Mark E.P. Prince Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre Halifax

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol27No1.4335

Abstract

Frey's syndrome represents a fascinating example of how nerve regeneration can go awry.  The syndrome is characterized by profuse facial sweating and flushing that occurs when salivation is stimulated.  It can develop following a variety of insults, but is most commonly encountered as a complication of parotidectomy.  Consequently, it is mainly otolaryngologists who see and treat this disorder; however, it is important for other clinicians to recognize what these unusual symptoms represent.  Diagnosis may be based either on clinical presentation or through objective testing methods.  Potential negative social and psychological implicatons of this condition can be significant, and treatment, ranging from topical agents, to local injections of botulinum toxin (Botox), to surgical intervention should be offered to patients.  In this article, we present a clinical case and review the etiology of Frey's syndrome.

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Williams, J. G., & Prince, M. E. (1999). Frey’s Syndrome: A Case of Aberrant Nerve Regeneration. DALHOUSIE MEDICAL JOURNAL, 27(1). https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol27No1.4335

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (1999)

Section

Original Research

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