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MeSH Heading: 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

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Concept UI: M0021966
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)
Terms: Trigeminal Neuralgia Preferred Term
Term UI T041796
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; Tic Douloureux
Term UI T041795
Date05/07/1985
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; Epileptiform Neuralgia
Term UI T370861
Date11/03/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; Fothergill Disease
Term UI T370862
Date11/03/1999
LexicalTag EPO
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Trifacial Neuralgia
Term UI T370863
Date11/03/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; Tic Doloureux
Term UI T001080740
Date05/15/2020
LexicalTag NON
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