Facial pain

 

Many neurologic conditions and pathologic entities are associated with facial pain.  Figuring out the correct from all the possible diagnoses requires familiarity with the clinical features (presentation, workup) and pathophysiology of each of the syndromes that causes facial pain. 

Facial pain - pathophysiology

Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)

Temporomandibular joint TMJ syndrome

 

 

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