A rare neurological case report of trigeminal neuralgia

Abstract

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as ‘Fothergill’s disease’ or ‘tic doloureaux’, is a nerve disorder of the face and is considered one of the most painful human conditions.

Main symptoms and critical clinical findings: A 54 years old male patient was admitted to AVBR Hospital on date 23th July 2020 with chief complaints of severe intermittent pain on the left side of the; after investigation like magnetic resonance image scan (MRI) with contrast revealed a close association of the superior cerebella artery and the trigeminal on the left side of the face. Oral medication is the first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia because of its non-invasiveness, low cost and high effective rate. Surgical intervention for trigeminal neuralgia aims to relieve the pressure of the offending artery or vein that compresses the trigeminal nerve. In other instances, surgery may stop the uncontrolled pain signals. Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the most debilitating diseases an individual may suffer. An early astute diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia will relieve patients from suffering and unnecessary dental and medical intervention. An appropriate and early diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia is essential to formulate an optimal management plan based on the patient’s age and general condition.