SUNCT Syndrome Associated with Temporomandibular Disorders: A Case Report (Short-Lasting, Unilateral, Neuralgiform Headache Attacks with Conjunctival Injection and Tearing)
By CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice
- Release Date: 2006-10-01
- Genre: Engineering
Description
ABSTRACT: This case report relates the association between a rare neuralgiform syndrome (SUNCT) and masticatory myofascial pain (TMD); two different diseases with different diagnosis criteria and treatments. SUNCT syndrome was treated with a balloon microcompression procedure of the trigeminal ganglion, and the myofascial pain with injections and physical therapy. The patient was without pain at a twelve-month follow-up evaluation. *********
