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Maxillary nerve involvement in bacterial endocarditis.

A P Barrett·M W Smith
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A case of right maxillary nerve paresthesia during an active phase of bacterial endocarditis probably due to embolic occlusion of the nerve's vascular supply is reported. The authors suggest that infective endocarditis be considered as a rare but potential cause of unexplained trigeminal nerve branch lesions, and that such lesions be sought in cases of established endocarditis.

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EmbolismEndocarditis, BacterialHumansMaleMaxillary NerveMiddle AgedParesthesiaStreptococcal InfectionsCase ReportsJournal Article

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A P Barrett, M W Smith. 1985. Maxillary nerve involvement in bacterial endocarditis.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0278-2391(85)90344-1

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