Idiopathic trigeminal neuropathy may respond to greater occipital nerve injection.
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Trigeminal neuropathy is a condition characterized by sensory disturbance in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve (1). It can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, including trauma, tumours, connective tissue disorders, infections or neurovascular conflict. In many cases, however, no obvious cause is found. A case is presented in which a patient with idiopathic trigeminal neuropathy underwent ipsilateral greater occipital nerve injection with significant improvement in symptoms.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache
دوره 28 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008