Nervus intermedius neuralgia, also known as intermediate nerve neuralgia, is an extremely rare cranial neuralgia characterized by brief episodes of severe ear pain.
The pain may radiate to the external auditory canal, mastoid region, throat, or jaw and is often triggered by chewing, swallowing, speaking, yawning, or touching the ear.
Because its symptoms overlap with trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, and ear disorders, careful neurological assessment and MRI are essential. Treatment may include antiseizure medications, nerve blocks, or microvascular decompression in selected cases.
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