Question of the Week - July 2021

 

July 1st, 2021

A 40-year-old woman presents to the office with a 2-year history of worsened left-sided facial sweating, flushing, and burning that occurs during meals, and is associated with headaches and dizziness. When taking a history, which of the following might one expect to find in this patient?

A. Multiple sclerosis diagnosed 8 years ago
B. Parotidectomy at 10-years-old for a parotid mass
C. Facial nerve decompression surgery 6 years ago due to a gunshot wound
D. Moderate-to-severe allergic reaction to shellfish and peanut butter