Sustained hypertension after section of the glossopharyngeal nerve

Am J Med. 1977 Feb;62(2):297-302. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(77)90326-6.

Abstract

A case of sustained hypertension produced by unilateral section of the glossopharyngeal nerve is reported. Special tests revealed baroreceptor dysfunction. The hypertension was responsive to propranolol therapy. Review of the literature revealed no other documented cases of sustained hypertension although transient hypertension is common.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Glossopharyngeal Nerve / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / drug therapy
  • Hypertension / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Pressoreceptors / physiopathology
  • Propranolol / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Propranolol