title: Trigeminal trophic syndrome.
abstract: A case report of a 51-year-old woman who developed trigeminal trophic syndrome following craniectomy is presented. This syndrome represents trophic ulceration by self-induced trauma to skin in the trigeminal area. Treatment of the present case was complicated by the patient's underlying psychological problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Su
authors.forename: N P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Downes
mesh_terms: D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000150:complications; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000150:complications*; D012652:Self Mutilation; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D013577:Syndrome; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve