Eika Fredrik, Berstad Johanna Elisabeth Rykke
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2022 Feb 7;142(3). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.21.0160. Print 2022 Feb 15.
Numb chin syndrome describes sensory neuropathy characterised by numbness in the distribution of the terminal branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve. This symptom may be overlooked by patients and clinicians due to its mild nature; however, it could represent a serious underlying pathology such as inflammatory conditions or malignancy.
A man in his seventies presented with isolated numbness on the right side of the chin, and no other neurological or constitutional symptoms. Radiology showed a lytic mass in the right side of the mandible protruding through the mental foramen. A multidisciplinary approach revealed the cause of the patient's numb chin syndrome.
This case report illustrates clinical considerations in a patient with numb chin syndrome.
麻木性颏部综合征描述的是一种感觉神经病变，其特征为三叉神经下颌支终末支分布区域的麻木。由于其症状较轻，患者和临床医生可能会忽视这一症状；然而，它可能代表着严重的潜在病理状况，如炎症性疾病或恶性肿瘤。
一名七十多岁的男性患者出现右侧颏部孤立性麻木，无其他神经或全身症状。影像学检查显示右侧下颌骨有一溶骨性肿块，经颏孔突出。多学科联合诊断明确了该患者麻木性颏部综合征的病因。
本病例报告阐述了一名麻木性颏部综合征患者的临床诊断思路。
