Papers by Meshal Ghazwani
Background: Trigeminal neuralgia is a sudden, unilateral, brief, stabbing, recurrent pain in one ... more Background: Trigeminal neuralgia is a sudden, unilateral, brief, stabbing, recurrent pain in one or more branches of the fifth cranial nerve distribution that affects quality of life of the affected patient. Diagnosis is made using the history alone, based on the pain characteristics. Pain occurs in paroxysms, which can last between a few seconds and a few minutes. The frequency of the paroxysms varies from a few to hundred times per day. Aim: The objective of this article is to provide an up-to-date review regarding the prevalence, etiology, diagnosis, and the management of trigeminal neuralgia. Conclusion: TN is a rare disease but often associated with debilitating pain and disability. TN management is a concern for neurologists and neurosurgeons alike. Progress has been achieved in recent years, leading to the introduction of neuro-radiological approaches for both pathogenesis and surgical treatment. Medical treatment should be done in TN. With an growing variety of medications available, it is possible the surgical alternative may not be available for several years.
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Papers by Meshal Ghazwani