Trigeminal Neuralgia Flashcards
1
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def
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a facial pain syndrome of the trigeminal nerve
2
Q
aetiology
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trigeminal nerve compression is the most common -abnormal vessels or aneurysms -tumour -chronic meningism MS (demylinating disease)
3
Q
epi
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women>men
more common with age
4
Q
history
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sudden sharp stabbing pain on one side of the face which lasts for seconds
no neurological deficit
5
Q
examination
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presence of risk factors
- increased age
- woman
- MS
6
Q
what are the triggers which set of trigeminal neuralgia
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washing affected area
shaving
eating
7
Q
investigations
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clinical diagnosis
MRI may be used to exclude secondary causes
