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Periocular Involvement in Trigeminal Trophic Syndrome

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is an uncommon condition resulting from trigeminal nerve damage, characterized by persistent facial ulceration, loss of sensation, and paresthesia within the trigeminal dermatome, with ala nasi involvement being a key feature. Lesions develop from repeated self-inflicted manipulation and trauma of the dysesthetic skin. This report details three cases of TTS, highlighting periocular changes, with etiologies varying from cerebrovascular accidents to herpes zoster ophthalmicus.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68738

Authors: Sonia Peñarrocha-Oltra, Alfonso V Perez, Kaveh Vahdani

Institution: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402258477