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Case of microarteriovenous malformation-induced trigeminal neuralgia treated with radiosurgery

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: Radiosurgery to the right fifth cranial nerve was performed with the Gamma Knife on a 39- year-old patient who presented with classic symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia (TN), but was found on imaging studies to harbour a small intrinsic vascular malformation within the nerve. Based on size and drainage, the arteriovenous malformation (AVM) was Spetzler-Martin Grade III and no previous history of bleeding was reported. The patient had failed a trial of carbamazepine, and no surgical procedures had been performed. A decrease in symptoms was reported by the 6-month follow-up. A review of the literature on microAVM-induced TN is provided as well as a discussion of management.

Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain

DOI: 10.1007/s10194-006-0306-2

Authors: W. S. Anderson, P. P. Wang, D. Rigamonti

Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,990