Abstract
This article describes the clinical findings of cranial neuralgias, such as trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, nervus intermedius neuralgia, and others, and postherpetic neuralgia. Pathophysiology of these neuralgias, diagnostic methods, and treatment are also discussed. This information will enable the dentist to diagnose patients who have these rare conditions.
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MeSH terms
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Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
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Cranial Nerve Diseases / complications
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Cranial Nerve Diseases / therapy
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Facial Pain / etiology*
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Facial Pain / therapy*
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Glossopharyngeal Nerve Diseases / complications
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Glossopharyngeal Nerve Diseases / therapy
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Headache / etiology*
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Headache / therapy*
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Humans
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Neuralgia, Postherpetic / complications*
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Neuralgia, Postherpetic / physiopathology
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Neuralgia, Postherpetic / therapy
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Trigeminal Neuralgia / complications
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Trigeminal Neuralgia / therapy