title: Treatment options in trigeminal trophic syndrome: a multi-institutional case series.
abstract: Trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is an uncommon medical condition that may be encountered by otolaryngologists and facial plastic surgeons. TTS begins with damage to the trigeminal nerve or its central sensory connections, causing anesthesia in a dermatomal distribution. With repeated scratching and manipulation, an ulceration occurs, often in the alar region. In this multi-institutional report, we summarize a small series of patients with TTS. Treatment options are discussed along with a review of the relevant literature. Although rare, it is important that practicing otolaryngologists be familiar with the classic signs and symptoms of this condition in order to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.
authors: Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
authors: Mark
authors: M
authors: Willis
authors: William W
authors: WW
authors: Shockley
authors: Steven R
authors: SR
authors: Mobley
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006987:Hypesthesia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose / Q000294:innervation*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000601:surgery*; D020433:Trigeminal Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000601:surgery