Reactivation of trigeminal neuralgia following distraction osteogenesis in an 8-year-old child: report of a unique case.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
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2007 Mar; 25(1): 49-51
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-114898
ABSTRACT
Trigeminal neuralgia is extremely rare in children. No concrete treatment protocols seem to be available for management of this condition in the pediatric population. Although trigeminal neuralgia may achieve remission, the possibility of reactivation of a hitherto quiescent condition cannot be ruled out. We present a case of pediatric trigeminal neuralgia following distraction osteogenesis of the mandible.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Pain, Postoperative
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Recurrence
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Female
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Humans
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Child
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Osteogenesis, Distraction
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Facial Hemiatrophy
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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