Trigeminal trophic syndrome.
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.
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Department of Dermatology, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.
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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