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Trigeminal neurinoma presenting with trismus.
R J Sim1, N Beasley, C A Milford
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|April 18, 2000
Summary
Trigeminal neurinoma, a rare tumor, can present with trismus, or difficulty opening the jaw. This unusual symptom in trigeminal neurinoma cases is highlighted in this report.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Trigeminal neurinomas are benign tumors arising from the trigeminal nerve.
- They are typically slow-growing and can cause a variety of neurological symptoms.
Observation:
- A case of trigeminal neurinoma is presented where the primary symptom was trismus.
- Trismus, or jaw-locking, is an uncommon initial presentation for this condition.
Findings:
- This report details a trigeminal neurinoma case with trismus as the chief complaint.
- A review of existing literature on trigeminal neurinoma symptoms and signs is provided.
Implications:
- The findings suggest that trismus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of trigeminal neurinoma.
- Increased awareness of this symptom presentation may lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of trigeminal neurinoma.