About The Medical Condition Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia

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Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia

Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia?

A syndrome characterized by recurrent episodes of excruciating pain lasting several seconds or longer in the sensory distribution of the trigeminal nerve. Pain may be initiated by stimulation of trigger points on the face, lips, or gums or by movement of facial muscles or chewing. Associated conditions include MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, vascular anomalies, ANEURSYMS, and neoplasms. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p187)

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