Tactile Stimulation and Mastication Induced Contralateral Trigeminal Neuralgia after Bell's Palsy
Soonchunhyang Medical Science
;
: 42-44, 2013.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
We report a 43-year old woman patient presented with contralateral trigeminal neuralgia induced by tactile stimulation and mastication after Bell's palsy. Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by recurrent episodes of intense lancinating pain affecting the face localized to the sensory supply areas of the trigeminal nerve. Increased excitability of facial motor neurons and bainstem interneurons which mediate trigemio-facial reflex are thought to be the cause of contralateral trigeminal neuralgia after Bell's palsy.
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Main subject:
Reflex
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Trigeminal Nerve
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Bell Palsy
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Interneurons
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Mastication
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Motor Neurons
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Soonchunhyang Medical Science
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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