Osteopetrosis presenting with paroxysmal trigeminal neuralgia: A case report
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1991Author
Chindia, ML
Ocholla, TJ
Imalingat B
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Osteopetrosis is a rare disease of unknown aetiology. The relentless bone growth may progressively obliterate the various craniofacial skeletal foramina leading to nerve compression and a diversity of neurological disorders. A case is reported of a 37-year-old woman who was seen because of frequent attacks of paroxysmal trigeminal neuralgia (PTN); other orofacial neurologic deficits and generalised craniofacial skeletal thickening. The prompt recognition and management of associated disorders such as PTN is emphasized. Despite the lack of definitive treatment modalities for both osteopetrosis and PTN, the patient's quality of life must be sustained.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0901-5027(05)80173-0, How to Cite or Link Using DOIhttp://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/17262
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Volume 20, Issue 4, August 1991, Pages 199–200Publisher
Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dental Surgery, University of Nairobi Division of Dental Radiology, Department of Dental Surgery, University of Nairobi Department of Dental Surgery University of Nairobi
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