Trigeminal Neuralgia

Severe facial pain condition

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Cranial Neuralgias and Pain

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What is this Condition?

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, causing intense, shock-like facial pain.

Diagnosis Methods

Diagnosis is made through clinical examination and MRI to rule out other causes.

Treatment Methods

Medication therapy; microvascular decompression or radiosurgery for refractory cases.

References

  1. Greenberg MS. Handbook of Neurosurgery. 10th ed. Thieme; 2023.
  2. Winn HR, ed. Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery. 6th ed. Elsevier; 2011.
  3. Quiñones-Hinojosa A, ed. Schmidek and Sweet Operative Neurosurgical Techniques. 7th ed. Elsevier; 2021.
  4. Diwan S, Staats P, eds. Atlas of Pain Medicine Procedures / Treatment of Chronic Pain by Interventional Approaches (The American Academy of Pain Medicine). New York: Springer; 2015.

This content is for informational purposes and based on academic sources; consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.

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