Trigeminal neuralgia: peripheral and central mechanisms

Trigeminal neuralgia: peripheral and central mechanisms

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the most common neuropathic pains that compromise head and neck. It manifests as shock or burning pain normally evoked by non-noxious facial stimulations. Its etiopathology is not totally understood, but it is known that different m...

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Main Authors: Grazielle Mara Ferreira Costa, Camila Megale de Almeida Leite
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira para o Estudo da Dor
Series:Revista Dor
Subjects:
central sensitization
etiopathology
neuropathic pain
peripheral sensitization
trigeminal nerve
trigeminal neuralgia
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