scholarly journals A Novel Case of Resolved Postherpetic Neuralgia with Subsequent Development of Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Mason ◽  
Kristen Ayres ◽  
Sigita Burneikiene ◽  
Alan T. Villavicencio ◽  
E. Lee Nelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Trigeminal Neuralgia ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Trigeminal Nerve ◽  
Postherpetic Neuralgia ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Trigeminal Pain ◽  
Ophthalmic Branch

A 72-year-old female patient is presented, who was diagnosed with herpes zoster along the left ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve with associated cutaneous vesicles. The patient subsequently developed postherpetic neuralgia in the same dermatome, which, after remission, transformed into paroxysmal trigeminal pain. The two different symptom sets, with the former consistent with PHN and the later consistent with trigeminal neuralgia, were unique to our practice and the literature.

Herpes Zoster Of The Trigeminal Nerve Third Branch: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature

2000 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-87
Author(s):  
E. Tidwell ◽  
B. Hutson ◽  
N. Burkhort ◽  
J.L. Gutmann ◽  
C.D. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Trigeminal Nerve ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals Orofacial Herpes Zoster Infection in Dental practice: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (231) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepa Gurung ◽  
Ujjwal Joshi ◽  
Bikash Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Trigeminal Nerve ◽  
Maculopapular Rash ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Herpes Zoster Infection ◽  
Prodromal Symptoms ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Burning Pain ◽  
Ophthalmic Branch

Herpes zoster infection, commonly known as Shingles, is caused by reactivation of the Varicella-Zoster virus which may have remained latent in the dorsal root ganglia. HZI is characterized by prodromal symptoms of unilateral deep aching, burning pain followed by a maculopapular rash, vesicular eruptions, ulcers, and scab formations over the affected nerve distribution. The ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve is more commonly involved in HZI than maxillary and mandibular branches; in particular, the maxillary involvement is rare. This is a case report of HZI in a 65-years-old male patient involving the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and prompt use of antivirals in managing orofacial HZI in dental practice.

scholarly journals Maxillary Zoster and Neurotrophic Keratitis following Trigeminal Block

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Kyung Cho ◽  
JinWoo Kwon ◽  
Sangeetha Pugazhendhi ◽  
Balamurali K. Ambati
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Trigeminal Neuralgia ◽  
Nerve Block ◽  
Trigeminal Nerve ◽  
Viral Reactivation ◽  
Ocular Involvement ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Neurotrophic Keratitis ◽  
Trigeminal Block ◽  
Ophthalmic Branch

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is commonly used to describe viral reactivation from the trigeminal ganglia with ocular involvement. The ophthalmic branch is the most commonly involved, whereas the maxillary and mandibular dermatomes are less commonly affected. Neurotrophic ulcer may occur secondary to intentional or inadvertent damage to the trigeminal nucleus, root, ganglion, or any segment of the ophthalmic branch of this cranial nerve. We report a case of reactivated maxillary herpes zoster combined with neurotrophic keratitis due to percutaneous 2nd and 3rd branch of trigeminal nerve block with alcohol to treat trigeminal neuralgia. A 57-year-old female came to the ophthalmology department complaining of decreased visual acuity and skin vesicle over the right lower lid and cheek. She had undergone right trigeminal nerve block for treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Clinical examination revealed neurotrophic keratitis and maxillary herpes zoster. She was treated with oral and topical antivirals and vigorous lubrication with eye drops. Her neurotrophic keratitis showed a slow recovery. Although a few cases of herpes zoster following nerve block have been described, it would appear that a case of simultaneous maxillary herpes zoster and neurotrophic keratitis following trigeminal block has not yet been documented. It is possible that trigeminal nerve block may cause reactivation of latent virus and refractory neurotrophic keratitis.

scholarly journals Postherpetic Neuralgia and Trigeminal Neuralgia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Feller ◽  
R. A. G. Khammissa ◽  
J. Fourie ◽  
M. Bouckaert ◽  
J. Lemmer
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Trigeminal Neuralgia ◽  
Trigeminal Nerve ◽  
Postherpetic Neuralgia ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Antiviral Agents ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Vascular Compression ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Classical Trigeminal Neuralgia

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is an unpredictable complication of varicella zoster virus- (VZV-) induced herpes zoster (HZ) which often occurs in elderly and immunocompromised persons and which can induce psychosocial dysfunction and can negatively impact on quality of life. Preventive options for PHN include vaccination of high-risk persons against HZ, early use of antiviral agents, and robust management of pain during the early stage of acute herpes zoster. If it does occur, PHN may persist for months or even years after resolution of the HZ mucocutaneous eruptions, and treatment is often only partially effective. Classical trigeminal neuralgia is a severe orofacial neuropathic pain condition characterized by unilateral, brief but recurrent, lancinating paroxysmal pain confined to the distribution of one or more of the branches of the trigeminal nerve. It may be idiopathic or causally associated with vascular compression of the trigeminal nerve root. The anticonvulsive agents, carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine, constitute the first-line treatment. Microvascular decompression or ablative procedures should be considered when pharmacotherapy is ineffective or intolerable. The aim of this short review is briefly to discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, and treatment of PHN and classical trigeminal neuralgia.

Herpes zoster of the trigeminal nerve third branch: a case report and review of the literature

1999 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Tidwell ◽  
B. Hutson ◽  
N. Burkhart ◽  
J. L. Gutmann ◽  
C. D. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Trigeminal Nerve ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals A rare case of eight multiple primary malignant neoplasms in a female patient: A case report and review of the literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 587-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
JIEMIN ZHAO ◽  
YAN TAN ◽  
YUGANG WU ◽  
WEI ZHAO ◽  
JUN WU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Multiple Primary

scholarly journals Neuralgias of the Trigeminal Nerve

2000 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan S Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Neuropathic Pain ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Trigeminal Neuralgia ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Trigeminal Nerve ◽  
Postherpetic Neuralgia ◽  
Facial Pain ◽  
The Other ◽  
Atypical Facial Pain ◽  
Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain

Practitioners are often presented with patients who complain bitterly of facial pain. The trigeminal nerve is involved in four conditions that are sometimes mixed up. The four conditions - trigeminal neuralgia, trigeminal neuropathic pain, postherpetic neuralgia and atypical facial pain - are discussed under the headings of clinical features, differential diagnosis, cause and treatment. This article should help practitioners to differentiate one from the other and to manage their care.

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