Lec 6 Part II Flashcards
Often seen in patients with trigeminal neuralgia.
Teeth extracted bc they think it’s the cause of their pain.
Most frequently diagnosed form of neuralgia.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia more common in males or females?
Females
Location of trigeminal neuralgia pain.
Unilateral, more common on right side.
Trigeminal neuralgia rarely involves this branch.
Ophthalmic
How long do TN attacks last?
Seconds
This is normal in TN patients.
Cranial nerve exam
Often occurs with TN.
Multiple sclerosis
What causes TN?
Compression of the trigeminal nerve by neoplastic or vascular entities and demyelinating conditions.
A demyelinating condition that can cause trigeminal neuralgia.
MS
Meds for TN
Anticonvulsants
Pain when swallowing
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
GN more common in males or females?
Males
These occur after the attacks in Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
refractory periods
What causes GN?
Unknown
Can be mistaken for myofascial pain.
Odontogenic pain
A type of non-odontogenic pain.
Atypical Odontalgia
Atypical Odontalgia AKA
Atypical Facial PAIN
Phantom Tooth Pain
Chronic pain in a tooth, or in a site where teeth have been extracted, without an identifiable cause.
Atypical Odontalgia
How long does Atypical Odontalgia last?
Minutes to Hours
Radiographic feature seen in Eagle’s Syndrome.
Calcification of the stylohyoid ligament