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 …

Objectives Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is the most common cranial neuralgia in adults, with a
slight prevalence in women. Antiepileptic drugs represent the mainstay of the medical …

Anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is a critical brain center for chronic pain processing.
Dopamine signaling in the brain has been demonstrated to contribute to descending pain …

Background: Glycerol rhizolysis, thermocoagulation, and balloon compression are well
established in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Objective: To compare the outcome …

Purpose Vixotrigine (BIIB074) is a voltage-and use-dependent sodium channel blocker.
These studies will evaluate the efficacy and safety of vixotrigine in treating pain experienced …

Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the only etiological technique for the treatment of
trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Whilst there is a consensus MVD is likely effective regardless of …

OBJECTIVE Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) effectively achieves high rates of pain
control in trigeminal neuralgia (TN); however, psychological factors can also impact how …

Background To investigate the possible association between the serotonin transporter gene
(5-HTTLPR) and rs 25531 polymorphism and the susceptibility and the pain severity in …

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic disorder of the trigeminal nerve characterized by
repeated electrical shock-like sensations on one side of the face. It can cause severe pain in …

Background The objective of this study was to estimate serum vitamin B12 levels and its
correlation with severity of clinical presentation in patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) …