Trigeminal neuralgia
- Authors: Maksimova M.Y.1
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Affiliations:
- Research Center for Neurology
- Issue: Vol 28, No 3 (2021)
- Pages: 106-112
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/2073-4034/article/view/313112
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18565/pharmateca.2021.3.106-112
- ID: 313112
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Abstract
Orofacial pain is a medical, dental, social and psychological problem. Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is the most severe and common form of orofacial pain. Most researchers dealing with the problem of facial pain believe that the cause of the development of the primary «classic» TN is a neurovascular conflict associated with compression of the trigeminal nerve by dilated, loop-like convoluted superior or anterior inferior cerebellar arteries in the area where its root enters the pons. The diagnosis of TN is based on typical attacks of paroxysmal, electric shock-like pain in the innervation area of the second and/or third branches of the trigeminal nerve and the exclusion of other pain syndromes. The elimination of the symptomatic nature of facial pain requires the participation of an expert group consisting of a neurologist, neurosurgeon, neuroradiologist, maxillofacial surgeon, and dentist. The most commonly used drug therapy is effective for 80% of patients with TN. Surgical treatment is indicated in pharmacoresistant (refractory) TN.
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About the authors
Marina Yu. Maksimova
Research Center for Neurology
Email: ncnmaximova@mail.ru
Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor, Head of the 2nd Neurological Department Moscow, Russia
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