The trigeminal trophic syndrome: an under-recognized complication.
We report two cases of the trigeminal trophic syndrome, complicating peripheral and central interruption of the trigeminal sensory pathways. These cases illustrate the diagnostic and management problems that this syndrome presents.
Kavanagh
G M
GM
University Department of Dermatology, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh NHS Trust, UK.
Tidman
M J
MJ
McLaren
K M
KM
Goldberg
A
A
Benton
E C
EC
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D013577:Syndrome; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000601:surgery*; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000601:surgery*