Unilateral trigeminal motor nerve neuropathy

Pure trigeminal motor neuropathy is represented by trigeminal motor weakness without signs of trigeminal sensory or other cranial nerve involvement. We present a case of 45-year-old male complaining of difficulty in chewing with facial asymmetry on right side. He had no sensory disturbances. History...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2022-09, Vol.17 (9), p.3111-3114
Main Authors: Nagure, Pramod, Urunkar, Bhaskar, Nikam, Vasudha, Tiwale, Sunita, Pawal, Sambhaji
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Magnetic resonance imaging
Masticatory muscles
Neuropathy
Pure trigeminal motor neuropathy
Trigeminal nerve
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Summary:Pure trigeminal motor neuropathy is represented by trigeminal motor weakness without signs of trigeminal sensory or other cranial nerve involvement. We present a case of 45-year-old male complaining of difficulty in chewing with facial asymmetry on right side. He had no sensory disturbances. History, neurological examination, CT and MRI led to the diagnosis of unilateral trigeminal motor nerve neuropathy. The cause may have been an autoimmune reaction to the viral infection.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2022.05.074