Trigeminal neuralgia secondary to meningioma of petroclival localization.
Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by paroxysmal episodes of facial pain in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve. It can occur in either sex but is most frequently seen in women aged 50-60 years. This article presents case of trigeminal neuralgia in a 55-year-old female patient caused by meningioma of petroclival localization. The article underscores the importance of neurologic and neuroradiologic examination in diagnosing and managing patients with facial pain conditions.
Jurjević
Ante
A
Department of Neurology, University Hospital Center "Rijeka", Rijeka, Croatia.
Bralić
Marina
M
Bucuk
Mira
M
Tuskan-Mohar
Lidija
L
Coklo
Miran
M
Bosnar
Alan
A
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D008579:Meningioma / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology*