After parotidectomy, numbness on the during shaving is due to damage of:: (A) Auriculotemporal nerve, (B) Facial nerve, (C) Mandibular nerve, (D) Greater auricular nerve
Answer is D. Complications of Parotidectomy: Hematoma Infection Deformity Temporary / permanent facial weakness - d/t facial Nerve resection Facial numbness Sialocele Permanent numbness of the ear lobe - due to Great Auricular nerve transection - Sensory abnormality Frey's Syndrome/Gustatory sweating/ Auriculo temporal syndrome.