Trigeminal trophic syndrome.
Two cases of ulceration of the face following surgical sensory denervation are described. Both patients presented to a geriatric unit because of problems associated with mental impairment. There are relatively few reports of similar ulcers. A review of the literature suggests that mental impairment is an important aetiological factor.
D000368:Aged; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000601:surgery*