Trigeminal neuralgia Flashcards
1
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Aetiologies?
A
TumourInfectionTraumaInfarction MS
2
Q
Pathology?
A
Demyelination or compression from adjacent structures of trigeminal nerve
3
Q
Signs and Symptoms?
A
Unilateral sharp, severe bursts of pain in face after a certain trigger
4
Q
Investigations?
A
History and examination
5
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Management?
A
Carbemazepine Analgesics don’t work