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Trigeminal Neuralgia: Medical Management Perspective

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Trigeminal neuralgia is a well-recognized neuropathic pain syndrome characterized by brief paroxysms of facial pain in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve. The syndrome can occur secondary to a number of medical conditions including multiple sclerosis, basilar artery aneurysm, and brain tumor [1]. The disorder can also be idiopathic, the latter instance being known as tic douloureux. Trigeminal neuralgia can strike persons of any age but typically affects older individuals. Treatment options include a number of neuropathic pain medications as well as neurosurgical and radiosurgical interventions. The mainstay of treatment for most individuals, however, remains medication.

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  1. Department of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

    Neil C. Porter MD (Assistant Professor)

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA

    Lawrence S. Chin MD (Professor and Chairman) (Professor and Chairman)

  2. Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, MD, USA

    William F. Regine MD (Professor and Chairman) (Professor and Chairman)

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Porter, N.C. (2008). Trigeminal Neuralgia: Medical Management Perspective. In: Chin, L.S., Regine, W.F. (eds) Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-71070-9_54

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