would we be able to vaildate diagnostic criteria and pave the way for discerning causality in trigeminal neuralgia?

Would We Be Able to Vaildate Diagnostic Criteria and Pave the Way for Discerning Causality in Trigeminal Neuralgia?

Trigeminal neuralgia, a disabling painful disease affects approximately 4-5 per 100,000 individuals per year (1). More recent studies report a much higher incidence of 26 -29 per 100,000 (2, 3). It affects mainly those in the 40-80 years range and when occurring in those younger, secondary causes for trigeminal neuralgia are sought. The American census bureau reported a 15% increase in those 65...

trigeminal neuralgia: a condition to be better understood

Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Condition to Be Better Understood

I read the paper entitled “Trigeminal Neuralgia: Frequency of Occurrence in Different Nerve Branches”, published in your journal (1). The data presented confirms the findings of previous papers (2-4), as was also mentioned by the author. Such findings help the clinicians to diagnose the disease. However, some other points need to be mentioned; even though this study reports no case of bilateral...

Postherpetic Neuralgia and Trigeminal Neuralgia

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is an unpredictable complication of varicella zoster virus- (VZV-) induced herpes zoster (HZ) which often occurs in elderly and immunocompromised persons and which can induce psychosocial dysfunction and can negatively impact on quality of life. Preventive options for PHN include vaccination of high-risk persons against HZ, early use of antiviral agents, and robust ...

the search for the self in becketts theatre: waiting for godot and endgame

this thesis is based upon the works of samuel beckett. one of the greatest writers of contemporary literature. here, i have tried to focus on one of the main themes in becketts works: the search for the real "me" or the real self, which is not only a problem to be solved for beckett man but also for each of us. i have tried to show becketts techniques in approaching this unattainable goal, base...

Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic douloureux, is a pain syndrome recognizable by patient history alone. The condition is characterized by intermittent unilateral facial pain. The pain follows the unilateral (>95%) sensory distribution of trigeminal nerve (V), typically radiating to the maxillary (V2) or mandibular (V3) area. Ophthalmic division (V1) pain alone occurs in <5% patients....