Palingeusia

Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms

Definition: Persistence of a gustatory sensation after the disappearance of the stimulus  (Spielman 1998)

Exploration: The presence of palingeusia can be established by interviewing the patient.

Reference:

Spielman AI. Chemosensory function and dysfunction. Crit Rev Oral Biol Med 1998; 9: 267-291.

October 12, 2017