The trigeminal nerve (V) is the fifth and largest of all cranial nerves, and it is responsible for
detecting sensory stimuli that arise from the craniofacial area. The nerve is divided into three …

The trigeminal nerve is the largest of all cranial nerves. It has three branches that provide the
main sensory innervation of the anterior two-thirds of the head and face. Trigeminal …

Trigeminal neuralgia leads to paroxysms of short-lasting but very severe pain. Between
attacks, patients are usually asymptomatic, but a constant dull background pain may persist …

Trigeminal neuralgia is a very peculiar disease. The pain, also known as “tic douloureux”, is
paroxystic and very severe. It can be triggered by a light cutaneous stimulus on a very …

Introduction Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is characterized by touch-evoked unilateral brief
shock-like paroxysmal pain in one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve. In addition to …

The efficacy of the anticonvulsant drug carbamazepine in the management of trigeminal
neuralgia is evidenced in several controlled trials, and the numbers needed to treat to obtain …

Abstract Purpose of Review Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is characterized by recurrent attacks
of lancinating facial pain in the dermatomal distribution of the trigeminal nerve. TN is rare …

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) has been described in the literature as one of the most debilitating
presentations of orofacial pain. This review summarizes over 150 years of collective clinical …

Trigeminal neuralgia is a representative neuropathic facial pain condition, characterised by
unilateral paroxysmal pain in the distribution territory of one or more divisions of the …

Trigeminal neuralgia was the focus of a recent workshop convened by the National Institute
of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and the National Institute of Dental and …