The collet-sicard syndrome and dentistry: case report

ABSTRACT The Vernet, Collet-Sicard and Villaret Syndromes are uncommon; they affect the spaces through which some of the cranial nerves pass and can lead to the impairment of motor functions of the tongue. The etiology is variable, including benign or malignant tumors, metastasis, infections, or Idiopathic causes. Patients with the disease may report changes in the mobility and function of the tongue, dysphonia, dysarthria and dysphagia. The purpose of this article was present a case report of Collet-Sicard syndrome, and to highlight the importance of proper diagnosis by dentists. Appropriate treatment must be instituted as soon as possible and the patient should be treated by a multidisciplinary team until the complete remission of symptoms.

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Main Authors:	BRAVO,Felipe, MARTORELLI,Sérgio Bartolomeu de Farias, MARTORELLI,Fernando de Oliveira, FONSECA,Felipe Leonardo de Melo Almeida
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic 2018
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1981-86372018000200177
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