Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminusneuralgi

Engelsk definition

A syndrome characterized by recurrent episodes of excruciating pain lasting several seconds or longer in the sensory distribution of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE. Pain may be initiated by stimulation of trigger points on the face, lips, or gums or by movement of facial muscles or chewing. Associated conditions include MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, vascular anomalies, ANEURYSMS, and neoplasms. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p187)

Svenska synonymer

Tic douloureux Idiopatisk trigeminusneuralgi Sekundär trigeminusneuralgi

Engelska synonymer

Neuralgia, Trigeminal Trigeminal Neuralgias Tic Doloureux Fothergill Disease Disease, Fothergill Trifacial Neuralgia Neuralgia, Trifacial Trifacial Neuralgias Tic Douloureux Epileptiform Neuralgia Epileptiform Neuralgias Neuralgia, Epileptiform Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia Neuralgia, Secondary Trigeminal Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgias Trigeminal Neuralgia, Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia, Idiopathic Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgias Neuralgia, Idiopathic Trigeminal