Trigeminal trophic syndrome and neurotrophic keratopathy following stroke
Neurotrophic ulceration of the face and cornea are rare complications of trigeminal nerve damage. Their rarity makes them potentially underreported and misdiagnosed conditions. The neurogenic basis and self-manipulating nature of facial ulceration also require a rapid diagnosis to provide a rare syn...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Neurological Sciences and Neurophysiology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.nsnjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2636-865X;year=2020;volume=37;issue=4;spage=231;epage=233;aulast=Gungor-Dogan |
| Summary: | Neurotrophic ulceration of the face and cornea are rare complications of trigeminal nerve damage. Their rarity makes them potentially underreported and misdiagnosed conditions. The neurogenic basis and self-manipulating nature of facial ulceration also require a rapid diagnosis to provide a rare syndrome-specific approach. Pain management for paresthesias and educating patients about their self-manipulating behaviors are key management strategies for successful treatment and improved outcomes under the multidisciplinary approach. |
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| ISSN: | 2636-865X |