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Facial neuralgia associated with recurrent herpes simplex.

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology

|June 1, 1980

Summary

Recurrent herpes simplex can cause facial neuralgia, a condition rarely documented in dental literature. This case highlights a 34-year-old woman experiencing this pain for 20 years, triggered by dental procedures.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Oral Medicine
Dermatology

Background:

Facial neuralgia linked to recurrent herpes simplex is infrequently reported.
This condition has not been previously documented in dental literature.

Observation:

A 34-year-old woman presented with a 20-year history of facial neuralgia.
Neuralgia episodes were associated with recurrent herpes simplex infections.
Dental procedures involving tension on the right mouth commissure triggered neuralgia.

Findings:

The patient had a history of right mandibular first molar extraction at age 15 due to similar neuralgia.
This case represents a unique instance of facial neuralgia associated with recurrent herpes simplex within a dental context.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of considering herpes simplex virus (HSV) in recurrent facial neuralgias, even in dental patients.
Suggests that dental practitioners should be aware of this potential complication.
Emphasizes the need for further research into the oral manifestations of HSV and neuralgia.

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