Revue de stomatologie et de chirurgie maxillo-faciale
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Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac · Nov 2011
Case Reports[Cephalic tetanus revealed by peripheral facial palsy].
Cephalic tetanus is a rare presentation of localized tetanus (1 to 3% of localized presentations). It is a very rare cause of peripheral facial palsy. ⋯ Facial peripheral palsy often appears after trismus. It is very rarely the first symptom of cephalic tetanus, making the diagnosis difficult.
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Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac · Nov 2011
Case Reports[Intractable epistaxis in Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome].
Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by mucocutaneous and visceral telangiectasia. It is often revealed by recurrent epistaxis. It is sometimes profuse and intractable. Hemostasis may be problematic. ⋯ Embolization of external carotid artery branches can be an effective therapeutic alternative when usual treatments fail.