Charlin syndrome (nasal nerve syndrome; nasociliaris nerve syndrome; nasociliary syndrome) 233

General: Neuritis of the nasal branch of the trigeminal nerve; three typical spots of pain acco 626g68g rding to the nerve distribution: (i) above and outside the nose; (ii) above the inner canthus; and (in) inferior angle of the medial tarsal ligament (see Sluder Syndrome).

Ocular: Severe ocular and orbital pain, mainly upper nasal-orbital angle; slight inflammatory swelling of upper lid (occasional); photophobia; ciliary and conjunctival injection; pseudopurulent conjunctivitis; anterior uveitis; iritis; hypopyon; keratitis; corneal ulcers.

Clinical: Rhinorrhea; rhinitis always on same side of the ocular involvement; severe pain of ala nasi.

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