trigeminal neuralgia Flashcards
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definition
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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a facial pain syndrome in the distribution of ≥1 divisions of the trigeminal nerve. It is characterised by some combination of paroxysms of sharp, stabbing, intense pain lasting up to 2 minutes and/or a constant component of facial pain, without associated neurological deficit. The pain can be precipitated by trigger areas or factors, and repeat attacks are typically stereotyped in the individual.
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risk factors
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- ms
- prior oropharyngeal or facial trauma
- prior herpetic outbreak
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symptoms
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- facial pain in 1 or more trigeminal division area
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investigations
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1st:
clinical diagnosis
others:
oral x ray (to exclude other causes)
MRI (“”)
trigeminal nerve testing
