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Bogorad syndrome

Dr Mohammed Wahba et al.

Bogorad syndrome also known as the syndrome of crocodile tears, is characterized by residual facial paralysis with profuse lacrimation during eating. It is caused by a misdirection of the regenerating autonomic fibers to the lacrimal gland instead of to the salivary gland.

Etymology

Named after F. A. Bogorad, a Russian neuropathologist.

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