[Multiple cranial nerve involvement: consider the diagnosis of cephalic tetanus. A case report and review of the literature].

INTRODUCTION

Cephalic tetanus is the most serious form of localized tetanus. It associates trismus with impairment of one or more cranial nerves. It was a rare condition, whose diagnosis can raise several problems.

CASE REPORT: A 49-year-old-man presented multiple and unilateral cranial nerve involvement revealing cephalic tetanus.

CONCLUSION

This case illustrates the importance of considering cephalic tetanus when patients present cranial nerve palsy associated with injury.