Trifacial neuralgia: Treatments, history, and observations

Bourgoyne, Julious R

doi:10.1016/0030-4220(48)90001-2

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“…Trigeminal neuralgia or tic douloureux is primarily a clinical diagnosis and is often confused with other disease processes, such as migraine, pain secondary to dental caries, sinusitis, referred pain from impacted teeth, Costen’s syndrome, and traumatic or senile paresthesia [ 3 ]. The etiology of TN may be either idiopathic or associated with lesion-mediated compression of the trigeminal nerve [ 3 – 5 ]. TN is associated with a sharp pain on 1 side of the face, produced when a “trigger point” is manipulated.…”

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Rhabdomyomatous Mesenchymal Hamartoma of the Face Causing Trigeminal Neuralgia

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Patient: Female, 14Final Diagnosis: Rhabdomyomatous mesenchymal hamartoma (RMH) presenting with trigeminal neuralgia (TN)Symptoms: Facial Swelling • numbness • painMedication: —Clinical Procedure: Surgical removal of RMHSpecialty: OtolaryngologyObjective:Unusual clinical courseBackground:Rhabdomyomatous mesenchymal hamartoma (RMH) is a benign, potentially pigmented lesion that occurs in the head and neck region. It generally consists of haphazardly arranged skeletal muscle with adipose tissue, blood vessels, collagen and nerve fibers and is largely asymptomatic. Trigeminal neuralgia is pain due to compression of the trigeminal nerve. TN may be idiopathic or associated with lesion-mediated compression.Case Report:We describe the case of a 14-year-old female presenting with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) associated with RMH. On initial consultation, the patient presented with a history of right-sided lower facial swelling, numbness, and pain. Evaluation by various specialists confirmed TN. Surgical resection of the lesion resolved the condition and pathology confirmed RMH.Conclusions:This is the first case report demonstrating RMH-mediated TN. Surgical resection of the RMH is a safe management approach for this diagnosis.

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“…TN is associated with a sharp pain on 1 side of the face, produced when a “trigger point” is manipulated. The pain radiates in a similar pattern every time upon manipulation of the trigger point [ 3 , 4 ]. The pain may be distributed to any anatomical location around the trigger point [ 4 ].…”

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confidence: 99%