Cannabinoids in trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is the most common craniofacial pain syndrome. This disorder causes severe facial pain and is described as very acute, similar to an electric shock to the jaw, eye region, teeth or gums. The authors present a clinical case involving a 46-year-old patient with trigeminal neuralgi...

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Autores principales: Antonino Genovese, Antonella Calabrò, Davide Capone
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Publiediting 2021-09-01
Colección:Pathos
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Acceso en línea:https://www.pathos-journal.com/2021_2_218.html
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Sumario:Trigeminal neuralgia is the most common craniofacial pain syndrome. This disorder causes severe facial pain and is described as very acute, similar to an electric shock to the jaw, eye region, teeth or gums. The authors present a clinical case involving a 46-year-old patient with trigeminal neuralgia; in this study, cannabinoid treatment (19% THC; <1% CBD) showed good pain relief.
ISSN:1593-2354
2385-0744