Title of article
Trigeminal Neuralgia as a Manifestation of Increased Intracranial Pressure: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Amani ، Kiana Department of Neurology - Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Ghafouri ، Shima Department of Neurology - Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Pourghaz ، Bahareh Iranian Center of Neurological Research, Neuroscience Institute - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tafakhori ، Abbas Iranian Center of Neurological Research, Neuroscience Institute - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
From page
246
To page
248
Abstract
The present case report describes a patient who had presented with resistant trigeminal neuralgia and was later discovered to suffer from idiopathic increased intracranial pressure. The related symptoms were resolved by decreasing the intracranial pressure. As in our case, symptom relief can predict a good prognosis in these cases, resulting in an improved quality of life. Although it is not frequently reported, this potential association can be significant as resolving intracranial hypertension can easily improve the symptoms in those suffering from this condition.To our knowledge, no relationship between increased intracranial pressure and trigeminal neuralgia had yet been reported in the literature.
Keywords
Trigeminal neuralgia , Resistant trigeminal neuralgia , Intracranial Pressure , Intracranial hypertension
Journal title
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Journal title
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Record number
2737404
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