Trigeminal Neuralgia Flashcards
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what is trigeminal neuralgia
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disorder characterised by recurredn unilateral brief electric shock like pains, abrupt in onset and termination, limited to one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve
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trigeminal neuralgia diagnostic criteria
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unilateral facial pain in one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve
lasting from a fraction of a second to 2 mins
severe intensity
electric shock like
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aetiology
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classic - neurovascular compression
secondary - underlying disease
idiopathic - no apparent cause
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investigations
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high resolution magnetic resonance imaging
