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Trigeminal Neuralgia in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer: A Complex Palliative Care Case
Carolina Vidal1, Rosário Vidal1
1Unidade de Cuidados Paliativos, Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo de Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada, PRT.
Cureus
|December 7, 2023
Abstract:
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic neuropathic pain disorder characterized by paroxysms of electric shock-like or stabbing pain in the face. This condition is associated with poor quality of life. First-line treatment includes carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine, but some cases show refractory symptoms to this approach. We describe a challenging case of secondary TN due to an advanced head and neck cancer managed by a palliative care team.

