Trigeminal Neuralgia (Facial Nerve Pain) (cont.)
Medical Author:
Edward Lubin, MD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James Ungar, MD
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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a common and potentially disabling pain syndrome, the precise pathophysiology of which remains obscure.
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