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Francis O'Neill1,2, Turo Nurmikko2,3, Claudia Sommer4
11 Department of Oral Surgery, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, UK.
Cephalalgia : an International Journal of Headache
|January 31, 2017
Summary
This review covers rare cranial neuralgias beyond trigeminal neuralgia, emphasizing clinical diagnosis for conditions like occipital neuralgia. Evidence for current neuropathic pain treatments remains limited.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Medicine
Background:
- Facial neuralgias are rare and often misdiagnosed.
- Many physicians encounter these conditions infrequently.
- Specialized centers offer multidisciplinary diagnostic approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review lesser-known cranial neuralgias distinct from trigeminal neuralgia.
- To highlight diagnostic criteria for conditions like occipital neuralgia and glossopharyngeal neuralgia.
- To discuss current treatment strategies and their limitations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of cranial neuralgias.
- Clinical presentation analysis for diagnosis.
- Discussion of conservative and invasive treatment options.
Main Results:
- Identified cranial neuralgias include occipital, superior laryngeal, auriculotemporal, glossopharyngeal, and nervus intermedius neuralgia.
- Pain from acute herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia of specific nerves are also discussed.
- Clinical identification allows for precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis of rare facial neuralgias relies on clinical presentation.
- Conservative treatments for neuropathic pain are recommended first.
- Further research is needed due to weak evidence supporting current treatment efficacy.
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