Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia

The definition, pathogenesis, and treatment of the atypical neuralgias involving the facial region remain controversial issues. It is important to emphasize differentiating the syndrome of atypical trigeminal neuralgia and recognizing its potential causal relationship to adverse mechanical stresses applied at the level of the trigeminal nerve root. (JAMA1981;245:2328-2329)