Cardiac syncope induced by glossopharyngeal "neuralgia": a rare presentation

Mailing Address: helio Korkes • Rua Pirapora, 167 04008-060 – Sao Paulo, SP E-mail: clinimed@ig.com.br Manuscript received September 20, 2005; revised manuscript November 29, 2005; accepted on December 8, 2005. Key word Glossopharyngeal syncope. • Supplementary examination: ECG – Left anterior fascicular block (LAFB); Gastrointestinal endoscopy distal esophagitis and erosive gastritis; Videofluoroscopic swallowing studies – stasis of residual food in the vallecular region.