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Auriculotemporal Neuralgia: Eight New Cases Report
M Ruiz1, J Porta-Etessam2, S Garcia-Ptacek3
1*Headache Unit, Neurology Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Spain;
Pain Medicine (Malden, Mass.)
|February 28, 2016
Summary
Auriculotemporal neuralgia (ATN) is a rare condition causing unilateral head pain. Gabapentin offers an effective treatment alternative to anesthetic blockade for managing ATN symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Medicine
Background:
- Auriculotemporal neuralgia (ATN) is an uncommon syndrome characterized by unilateral temporal pain and nerve tenderness.
- It can be effectively managed with anesthetic blockade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the clinical characteristics and treatment responses in patients diagnosed with ATN.
- To evaluate alternative therapeutic options for ATN.
Main Methods:
- A series of eight consecutive patients diagnosed with ATN at two Spanish university hospital Headache Clinics were analyzed.
- Data collected included demographic information, pain characteristics, and treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- Eight patients (seven women) with a mean age of 52.8 years were included.
- Pain was strictly unilateral, triggered by pressure in the preauricular area, with some patients experiencing background dull pain and others burning exacerbations.
- Complete pain relief was achieved in three patients with gabapentin, three with anesthetic blockade, and two spontaneously.
Conclusions:
- Auriculotemporal neuralgia is infrequently encountered in headache units.
- Gabapentin presents a viable alternative therapeutic option to anesthetic blockade for ATN management.
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