A Comprehensive Review of Trigeminal neuralgia

Abstract

General practitioners are often the first doctors to see patients with Trigeminal neuralgia (TN). The aim of this article is to provide an up-to-date review of the literature regarding the presentation, classification, diagnosis and treatment of TN. The most painful neurological disease and is often described as "lightning" stuck to the face or a stinging sensation on the face. This condition is almost always unilateral and may involve one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve. Trigeminal neuralgia, often called tic douloureux. MR imaging, including high-resolution trigeminal sequences, should be performed as part of the diagnostic workup. The most important aspects of TN management are discussed in this review article.