Geniculate ganglionitis
ICD-10 Code
G51.1
Geniculate ganglionitis
Definition
Diseases of the facial nerve or nuclei. Pontine disorders may affect the facial nuclei or nerve fascicle. The nerve may be involved intracranially, along its course through the petrous portion of the temporal bone, or along its extracranial course. Clinical manifestations include facial muscle weakness, loss of taste from the anterior tongue, hyperacusis, and decreased lacrimation.
Also known as geniculate ganglion inflammation, geniculate ganglionitis, inflammation of geniculate ganglion — per MONDO