title: Cranial Neuralgias.
abstract: Advances in diagnostic modalities have improved the understanding of the pathophysiology of neuropathic pain involving head and face. Recent updates in nomenclature of cranial neuralgias and facial pain have rationalized accurate diagnosis. Clear diagnosis and localization of pain generators are paramount, leading to better use of medical and targeted surgical treatments.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Research, Boston Pain Care, Boston Headache Institute, Tufts University School of Medicine, Waltham, MA, USA. Electronic address: zbajwa@bostonpaincare.com.
authors.forename: Zahid H
authors.initials: ZH
authors.lastname: Bajwa
authors.affiliation: Boston Pain Care, Boston Headache Institute, Waltham, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: Orofacial Pain Training Program, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Shehryar N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Khawaja
authors.affiliation: Orofacial Pain Residency Training Program, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pain, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Steven J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Scrivani
mesh_terms: D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D059408:Pain Management; D010147:Pain Measurement; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: Compression; Cranial neuralgias; Trigeminal neuralgia