Trigeminal neuralgia: the role of magnetic resonance imaging

Abstract We present a case of an epidermoid cyst in contact with the inferior and lateral aspects of the left trigeminal nerve, which resulted in secondary trigeminal neuralgia of the left mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve. The symptoms were typical of trigeminal neuralgia, with no other neu...

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2009-04, Vol.47 (3), p.228-229
Main Authors: Goru, S.J, Pemberton, M.N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Carbamazepine - therapeutic use
Dentistry
Epidermal Cyst - complications
Epidermoid cyst
Humans
Jaw Cysts - complications
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - utilization
Male
Maxillary Diseases - complications
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
MRI
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Surgery
Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia - drug therapy
Trigeminal Neuralgia - pathology
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Summary:Abstract We present a case of an epidermoid cyst in contact with the inferior and lateral aspects of the left trigeminal nerve, which resulted in secondary trigeminal neuralgia of the left mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve. The symptoms were typical of trigeminal neuralgia, with no other neurological signs and symptoms. If patients present with trigeminal neuralgia, consideration should be given to routine visualisation of the entire course of the trigeminal nerve by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify cases of secondary trigeminal neuralgia.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2008.08.006