Mendel Symptom 2) (K. Mendel, 1874-1946, German neuropathologist)

Mendel's Symptom 2: description, causes and treatment

Mendelian symptom 2, also known as Mendelian sign, is one of the most common signs of meningitis localized in the posterior fossa. It was named after the German neurologist Carl Mendel, who first described this symptom in 1901.

Mendel's symptom is manifested by soreness and a painful grimace on half of the face when pressure is applied to the anterior wall of the external auditory canal. This sign is associated with irritation of the trigeminal nerve, which innervates the skin of the face, the mucous membrane of the mouth and nose, and the anterior wall of the external auditory canal.

Causes of Mendelian Symptom 2 are associated with an inflammatory process in the posterior fossa, which can be caused by an infectious agent such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. In addition, this symptom may be caused by a tumor, developmental abnormality, or injury.

Treatment for Mendelian sign depends on its cause. If it is caused by an infectious process, then antibacterial or antiviral therapy is required. In case of tumors, developmental abnormalities or trauma, surgery may be required.

In general, the Mendelian sign is an important sign of posteromedial meningitis, which requires timely diagnosis and treatment. If you notice similar symptoms in yourself or a loved one, consult a doctor for qualified medical care.

Introduction

Mendel's symptom 2 (K. Mendele, 1884−1956 - German neuropathologist) or “pain and grimaces of the patient with pressure on the anterior end of the auditory canal” is a symptom of pathological muscles in traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, complicated or atypical course of infectious diseases, brain abscesses and other pathology. It is an important clinical symptom in conditions such as chronic cranial pain of unknown etiology, migraine, various sensitivity disorders on the face, spasms of facial muscles, hypotonia of facial muscles, cerebral vascular microadenosis, transient cerebral vascular compression, toxoplasmosis, demyelination and other diseases.

*Making a diagnosis* The symptoms and complaints that characterize the Mendelian symptom are varied and can cause difficulties in diagnosis. For its correct formulation, it is necessary to take into account the following data: frequency of attacks, nature of pain, their