Glossopharyngeal neuralgia: causes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia: causes. Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, Tuberculosis (TB). Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Infectious causes

  • Tonsillitis
  • Pharyngitis
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Neoplastic causes

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Other causes

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