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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.
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.