Frey's syndrome after condylar fracture: case report

Braz Dent J. 2004;15(2):159-62. doi: 10.1590/s0103-64402004000200014. Epub 2005 Mar 11.

Abstract

Frey's syndrome is the occurrence of hyperesthesia, flushing and warmth or sweating over the distribution of the auriculotemporal nerve and/or greater auricular nerve while eating foods that produce a strong salivary stimulus. Frey's syndrome is also known as auriculotemporal syndrome and gustatory sweating. We present a case of Frey's syndrome after a condylar fracture and its treatment by internal rigid fixation. A review of the literature is provided along with mention of a simple test (Minor's test) that can help in the diagnosis of this syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Plates
  • Bone Screws
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / adverse effects*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Jaw Fixation Techniques / adverse effects*
  • Jaw Fixation Techniques / instrumentation
  • Male
  • Mandibular Condyle / injuries*
  • Mandibular Fractures / complications*
  • Sweating, Gustatory / diagnosis
  • Sweating, Gustatory / etiology*