title: [Definition and classification of neuropathic pain].
abstract: Neuropathic pain, following a lesion of the peripheral or primary nervous system, is characterized by a set of pathophysiologic mechanisms and a clinical expression that distinguishes it from other chronic pain, especially inflammatory pain. These two types of pain are nonetheless frequently found in the same patient. It is important to be able to recognize neuropathic pain, either isolated or associated with other chronic pain, because it requires appropriate management.
authors.affiliation: Inserm U-792, F-92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France. didier.bouhassira@apr.aphp.fr
authors.forename: Didier
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bouhassira
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000145:classification* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009619:Nociceptors / Q000503:physiopathology; D010147:Pain Measurement
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000928:Antidepressive Agents