trigeminal neuralgia
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) [ http://www.ebi.ac.uk/ontology/webulous#OPPL_pattern ]
Synonyms: trifocal neuralgia, Trigeminal neuralgia, Trigeminal neuralgia (disorder), Trifacial neuralgia, Trigeminal neuralgia [no drugs here] (disorder), Trigeminal neuralgia NOS (disorder), Trigeminal Neuralgia
Term info
DOID:12098
ICD10:G50.0
MSH:D014277
MedDRA:10044652
OMIM:190400
SNOMEDCT:31681005
Dani Welter
Term relations
- neuralgia
- trigeminal nerve disease
- has_disease_location some (trigeminal nerve or part_of some trigeminal nerve)