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Trigeminal Neuralgia MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tree Number(s)
C07.465.299.625.500.700
C10.292.319.625.700.700
Unique ID
D014277
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014277
Scope Note
A syndrome characterized by recurrent episodes of excruciating pain lasting several seconds or longer in the sensory distribution of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE. Pain may be initiated by stimulation of trigger points on the face, lips, or gums or by movement of facial muscles or chewing. Associated conditions include MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, vascular anomalies, ANEURYSMS, and neoplasms. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p187)
Entry Term(s)
Epileptiform Neuralgia
Fothergill Disease
Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tic Doloureux
Tic Douloureux
Trifacial Neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia, Idiopathic
Trigeminal Neuralgia, Secondary
NLM Classification #
WL 544
See Also
Trigeminal Nerve
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2021/05/12
Trigeminal Neuralgia Preferred
Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia Narrower
Trigeminal Neuralgia, Idiopathic Narrower
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