Botulinum Toxin-A as a treatment option for refractory idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia of the ophthalmic branch: A case report and literature review

Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the most common neurological pains affecting the head and neck and is associated with severe, lancinating, electrical pain episodes. The maxillary and mandibular branches are usually affected. The ophthalmic branch is rarely involved and, when present, it requires a comprehensive workup to rule out major conditions. Pharmacotherapy and surgery are the most common treatment options for this condition. Systemic medications may pose a wide range of side effects and effectiveness may decrease over time while surgery has inherent complications.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research