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Tourette's Syndrome cervical dystonia induced occipital neuralgia remedied by peripheral nerve stimulation: A case report / Síndrome de Tourette, distonia cervical induzida por neuralgia occipital remediada por estimulação nervosa periférica: relato de caso
Joseph, Crystal; Parkash, Anishinder; Gallagher, John; Chitneni, Ahish; Kaveeshvar, Hirsh.
Affiliation
  • Joseph, Crystal; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Department of Anesthesiology. Boston. US
  • Parkash, Anishinder; Tower Health Reading Hospital. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Berks County. US
  • Gallagher, John; Tower Health Reading Hospital. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Berks County. US
  • Chitneni, Ahish; Hospital-Columbia and Cornell. Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine. New York. US
  • Kaveeshvar, Hirsh; Synergex Med. Los Angeles. US
Rev. Headache Med. (Online) ; 14(4): 230-234, 30/12/2023. Ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1531660
Responsible library: BR2722.9
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Dystonia is uncommon in Tourette's syndrome, and occipital neuralgia secondary to Tourette's dystonia is more rare, affecting quality of life. Occipital peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is an excellent alternative by being adjustable and minimally invasive. Our case demonstrates occipital PNS as an effective option for refractory Tourette's dystonia. CASE PRESENTATION: A thirty-four-year-old male with poorly controlled Tourette's cervical dystonia presented with severe occipital neuralgia. Various medications were prescribed including propranolol and amitriptyline, and bilateral third-occipital nerve rhizotomies and occipital nerve blocks were trialed. Distal nerve blocks at the occipital protuberance were most effective. Therefore, an occipital PNS trial was done, and a PNS was implanted with no complications. Upon follow-up, the patient reported drastic pain reduction. CONCLUSION: Our case illustrates neuromodulation benefits for a rare presentation of refractory occipital neuralgia secondary to Tourette's-related dystonia. Occipital PNS should be considered for refractory cases because it is safe, easy to implant, and effective.
RESUMO
FUNDAMENTO: A distonia é incomum na síndrome de Tourette, e a neuralgia occipital secundária à distonia de Tourette é mais rara, afetando a qualidade de vida. A estimulação do nervo periférico occipital (SNP) é uma excelente alternativa por ser ajustável e minimamente invasiva. Nosso caso demonstra o SNP occipital como uma opção eficaz para a distonia de Tourette refratária. APRESENTAÇÃO DO CASO: Um homem de 34 anos com distonia cervical de Tourette mal controlada apresentou neuralgia occipital grave. Vários medicamentos foram prescritos, incluindo propranolol e amitriptilina, e foram testadas rizotomias bilaterais do nervo terceiro-occipital e bloqueios do nervo occipital. Os bloqueios dos nervos distais na protuberância occipital foram mais eficazes. Portanto, foi feito um ensaio de PNS occipital e um PNS foi implantado sem complicações. Após o acompanhamento, o paciente relatou redução drástica da dor. CONCLUSÃO: Nosso caso ilustra os benefícios da neuromodulação para uma apresentação rara de neuralgia occipital refratária secundária à distonia relacionada a Tourette. O PNS occipital deve ser considerado para casos refratários porque é seguro, fácil de implantar e eficaz.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Patients / Tourette Syndrome Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Headache Med. (Online) Journal subject: Cefaleia / Medicina Year: 2023 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Institution/Affiliation country: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/US / Hospital-Columbia and Cornell/US / Synergex Med/US / Tower Health Reading Hospital/US

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Patients / Tourette Syndrome Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Headache Med. (Online) Journal subject: Cefaleia / Medicina Year: 2023 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Institution/Affiliation country: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/US / Hospital-Columbia and Cornell/US / Synergex Med/US / Tower Health Reading Hospital/US
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