Trigeminal Nerve Diseases
| Medical Definition: |
Diseases of the trigeminal nerve or its nuclei, which are located in the pons and medulla. The nerve is composed of three divisions: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular, which provide sensory innervation to structures of the face, sinuses, and portions of the cranial vault. The mandibular nerve also innervates muscles of mastication. Clinical features include loss of facial and intra-oral sensation and weakness of jaw closure. Common conditions affecting the nerve include brain stem ischemia, INFRATENTORIAL NEOPLASMS, and TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA. |
| Guide Notes: |
neopl: coord IM with CRANIAL NERVE NEOPLASMS (IM) + histol type of neopl (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Raeder Paratrigeminal Syndrome,Trigeminal Neuropathy, Idiopathic |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cranial Nerve Diseases (1981-1999),Trigeminal Nerve (1966-1999),Trigeminal Neuralgia (1966-1999) |
Trigeminal Nerve Diseases Categories.
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Trigeminal Neuralgia - 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, ANEURSYMS, and neoplasms. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p187) |
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