SUNCT syndrome secondary to multiple sclerosis: Not only trigeminal neuralgia.
Pain
SUNCT
disability
multiple sclerosis
trigeminal neuralgia
Journal
Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England)
ISSN: 1477-0970
Titre abrégé: Mult Scler
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9509185
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Mar 2024
01 Mar 2024
Historique:
medline:
1
3
2024
pubmed:
1
3
2024
entrez:
1
3
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Facial pain in multiple sclerosis is often due to trigeminal neuralgia but atypical pictures can be observed. A man with primary progressive multiple sclerosis developed severe unilateral facial pain in the right orbital region. Spontaneous and triggered attacks were associated with ipsilateral conjunctival injection and lacrimation. A diagnosis of short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing was made, and symptoms significantly improved with lamotrigine. Pain is poorly investigated in multiple sclerosis, with a dramatic impact on patients' life quality. In this light, standardized evaluation of pain is needed to improve patient management.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
UNASSIGNED
Facial pain in multiple sclerosis is often due to trigeminal neuralgia but atypical pictures can be observed.
CASE PRESENTATION
UNASSIGNED
A man with primary progressive multiple sclerosis developed severe unilateral facial pain in the right orbital region. Spontaneous and triggered attacks were associated with ipsilateral conjunctival injection and lacrimation. A diagnosis of short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing was made, and symptoms significantly improved with lamotrigine.
CONCLUSION
UNASSIGNED
Pain is poorly investigated in multiple sclerosis, with a dramatic impact on patients' life quality. In this light, standardized evaluation of pain is needed to improve patient management.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38426436
doi: 10.1177/13524585241235535
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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