Trigeminal trophic syndrome.
Trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is a rare cause of facial ulceration, consequent to damage to the trigeminal nerve or its central sensory connections. We reporta case of TTS in a 48-year-old woman with Bell's palsy following herpes zoster infection. The patient was treated and counseled. There hasnot been any recurrence for 1 year and the patient is being followed-up. The diagnosis of TTS should be suspected when there is unilateral facial ulceration, especially involving the ala nasi associated with sensory impairment.
Department of Dermatology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Parimalam
P
Kumar
Department of Skin and STD, Sree Balaji Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Jayakar
J
Thomas
Bell's palsy; herpes zoster; trigeminal trophic syndrome