Mandibular keratocyst induced trigeminal neuralgia: report of one case
Chen, A-Wei.; Wang, J-Hua.; Wang, K-Tao.; Li, G-Ju.
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue 16(1): 104-105
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1006-7248 PMID: 17377714 Document Number: 611837
Trigeminal neuralgia is very common in clinic, but the etiology is still unclear. This articles reported a case of trigeminal neuralgia induced by jaw keratocyst. The clinical manifestation, radiographic characteristic, pathologic diagnosis and treatment were discussed. It is concluded that jaw bone cavities may be one of the major etiologic factors of secondary trigeminal neuralgia. Surgical curettage of the lesion is the main treatment for this disease.