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Trigeminal neuralgia resulting from auditory brainstem implant cable compression.

Marc S Schwartz1, Derald E Brackmann, Eric P Wilkinson

  • 1House Clinic, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Journal of Neurosurgery
|June 15, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Neurofibromatosis Type 2 patients may develop trigeminal neuralgia from displaced auditory brainstem implant (ABI) cables. Surgical decompression resolved symptoms, highlighting nonvascular nerve compression as a cause.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) is a genetic disorder predisposing individuals to tumors, often affecting cranial nerves.
  • Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is characterized by severe facial pain, typically managed medically, but can be refractory.
  • Auditory brainstem implants (ABIs) are used for hearing restoration in NF2 patients, with potential complications.

Observation:

  • A case of NF2 with medically refractory trigeminal neuralgia post-ABI placement is presented.
  • Physical examination and patient history confirmed trigeminal neuralgia.
  • 3D FIESTA MRI revealed the ABI cable compressing the trigeminal nerve.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported instance of an ABI cable displacing and causing neurovascular compression.

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  • Microscopic retrosigmoid decompression of the trigeminal nerve led to complete symptom resolution.
  • The case illustrates that trigeminal neuralgia can stem from nonvascular compression.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights a rare but significant complication of ABI placement in NF2 patients.
    • Suggests considering nonvascular causes, such as device compression, in refractory trigeminal neuralgia.
    • Emphasizes the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing ABI-related complications.