scholarly journals Trigeminal Neuralgia, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, and Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome: An Update

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Khan ◽  
Shamima Easmin Nishi ◽  
Siti Nazihahasma Hassan ◽  
Md. Asiful Islam ◽  
Siew Hua Gan
Keyword(s):  
Trigeminal Neuralgia ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia ◽  
Myofascial Pain Dysfunction ◽  
Central Nervous Systems ◽  
Masticatory Process

Neuropathic pain is a common phenomenon that affects millions of people worldwide. Maxillofacial structures consist of various tissues that receive frequent stimulation during food digestion. The unique functions (masticatory process and facial expression) of the maxillofacial structure require the exquisite organization of both the peripheral and central nervous systems. Neuralgia is painful paroxysmal disorder of the head-neck region characterized by some commonly shared features such as the unilateral pain, transience and recurrence of attacks, and superficial and shock-like pain at a trigger point. These types of pain can be experienced after nerve injury or as a part of diseases that affect peripheral and central nerve function, or they can be psychological. Since the trigeminal and glossopharyngeal nerves innervate the oral structure, trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia are the most common syndromes following myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome. Nevertheless, misdiagnoses are common. The aim of this review is to discuss the currently available diagnostic procedures and treatment options for trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, and myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome.

scholarly journals Contemporary views of the mechanisms for development of myofascial pain syndrome and its treatment strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 83-89
Author(s):  
G. R. Tabeeva ◽  
E. A. Kiryanova
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽  
Diagnostic Value ◽  
Pathological Process

Myofascial pain syndrome (MFPS) is a regional pain syndrome that can be diagnosed in any age group and is characterized by the presence of a trigger point in the muscle involved in the pathological process. Clarifying the molecular mechanisms of trigger point formation and dysregulation of specific skeletal muscle proteins is important to understand the causes of abnormal sarcomere contraction observed in myofascial pain. Wide variability in using the diagnostic criteria in some cases leads to the impossibility of performing a meta-analysis of the data; in this connection, the search for the gold standard for MFPS diagnosis is actively underway. At the moment, a special clinical examination is of paramount diagnostic value. The paper considers various treatment options for myofascial pain and discusses the priority importance of using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants, as well as non-drug therapies.

Long-term survival of the nasal NK/T cell lymphoma

2008 ◽  
Vol 149 (17) ◽  
pp. 801-805
Author(s):  
Péter Rajnics ◽  
László Krenács ◽  
András Kenéz ◽  
Zoltán Járay ◽  
Enikő Bagdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
T Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Nk T Cell

The nasal NK/T cell lymphoma is a rare, extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma in western civilizations, which has poor prognosis. The Epstein–Barr virus can be detected in tumor cells in nearly all cases. There are no definite treatment guidelines in our days. There is no significant difference in survival between radiotherapy and chemotherapy according to Asian studies. In this case study we show our diagnostic procedures, our treatment options and we present the summary of this illness based on the data found in the literature.

Zosteriform Nevus Comedonicus

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 2609-2612
Author(s):  
Babbita S ◽  
Thillaikkarasi A ◽  
Sathyanarayanana R ◽  
Narasimhalu CRV ◽  
Sulochana Sonti
Keyword(s):  
Topical Therapy ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Developmental Defect ◽  
Linear Distribution ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Typical Morphology

Nevus comedonicus is an uncommon cutaneous developmental defect of follicular apparatus characterized by unilateral and linear distribution of bundles of dilated hair follicles filled with keratin plugs. It is usually seen on the head and neck region, trunk and upper arm. This condition may be present at birth or can occur later in life. The term nevus comedonicus is a misnomer as there are no true comedones and is better termed as follicular keratotic nevus. It is also known as nevus zoniforme or nevus acneiformis unilateralis. There are two types of nevus comedonicus, namely inflammatory and non-inflammatory (non-pyogenic). When nevus comedonicus is manifested with other extracutaneous symptoms, it is termed as nevus comedonicus syndrome. Diagnosis is mainly clinical, based on history and typical morphology. As the disease runs a benign course, no aggressive treatment is required. Patients seek treatment, especially for cosmetic purposes and inflammatory type of lesions. Various treatment modalities like topical therapy, surgical excision, lasers are available and treatment options are individualized based on the size and extent of the lesion. We herein present a case of unilateral nevus comedonicus with no systemic associations in a 30-year-old female on her lower limb which is not a common site of occurrence.

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