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Review
. 2023 Jan;67(1):99-115.
doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2022.07.008. Epub 2022 Oct 27.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Shehryar Nasir Khawaja  1 , Steven J Scrivani  2
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Review

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Shehryar Nasir Khawaja et al. Dent Clin North Am. 2023 Jan.

Abstract

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a rare neuropathic pain disorder characterized by recurrent, paroxysmal episodes of short-lasting severe electric shock-like pain along the sensory distribution of the trigeminal nerve. Recent classification systems group TN into 3 main categories depending on the underlying pathophysiology. This article will present a case history and review the epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, classification, clinical features, diagnostic investigations, pathophysiology, and management of TN.

Keywords: Chronic pain; Management; Pain; Trigeminal neuralgia.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.