Trigeminal Trophic Syndrome Associated With the Use of Synthetic Marijuana.

CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, the association of disorders of the trigeminal nerve pathway, including TTS, with the use of synthetic marijuana has not been previously reported. The long-term neurologic effects of synthetic marijuana are difficult to predict, and the pathologic underpinnings of TTS are largely unknown. Further studies dedicated to exploring the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms may translate into effective therapies and approaches to halt and reverse the process and prevent tissue destruction and cosmetic disfigurement. PMID: 29026366 [PubMed]
Source: Ochsner Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Ochsner J Source Type: research