Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Dear Edıtor, We have read with great interest the case report titled " Trigeminal neuralgia occurring after the third dose of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Complication or coincidence? An illustrative case report and literature review " authored by Mr. Chrostowski, published in the 48th Volume, 1st issue of your journal dated Feb 27, 2023.1 We would like to express our gratitude for this a rare case report. Covid-19 disease is a viral infection that progresses with various neurological involvement and causes serious morbidity and mortality2. Vaccines have been developed for protection against the disease, and they are highly effective and safe. However neurological complications tied to the vaccines have been identified3. Very few patients were reported with trigeminal neuralgia/ neuritis complications due to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination1,4,5. We would like to contribute with this presentation of a case of trigeminal neuralgia following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. The patient was informed about the publication of case report and written consent was obtained.
Authors: Zeliha Ünlü, İlhan Celil Özbek
Institution: Manisa Celal Bayar University
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $161
OpenAlex ID: W4401924203