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. 2014 Jan;59(1):75-6.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.123506.

Trigeminal trophic syndrome

Parimalam Kumar  1 , Jayakar Thomas  2
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Trigeminal trophic syndrome

Parimalam Kumar et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

Trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is a rare cause of facial ulceration, consequent to damage to the trigeminal nerve or its central sensory connections. We reporta case of TTS in a 48-year-old woman with Bell's palsy following herpes zoster infection. The patient was treated and counseled. There hasnot been any recurrence for 1 year and the patient is being followed-up. The diagnosis of TTS should be suspected when there is unilateral facial ulceration, especially involving the ala nasi associated with sensory impairment.

Keywords: Bell's palsy; herpes zoster; trigeminal trophic syndrome.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Case of treatment of trigeminal trophic syndrome showing ulcer involving the ala nasi on the left side with extension to the surrounding skin and mucosa
Figure 2
Figure 2
Trigeminal trophic syndrome Ulcer healing with scarring
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