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headache 3
conym5 - 07-12-09 18:17
A 23-year-old woman has had 1 week of worsening facial pain. She
describes it as an intense shooting pain that comes and goes. It is only
present on her right face. Which of the following is most likely to be this
patient’s underlying problem?
conym5 - 07-12-09 18:17
A 23-year-old woman has had 1 week of worsening facial pain. She
describes it as an intense shooting pain that comes and goes. It is only
present on her right face. Which of the following is most likely to be this
patient’s underlying problem?
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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#6
Re: headache 3
conym5 - 07-13-09 16:01 Multiple sclerosis is often associated
with trigeminal neuralgia, which is then termed symptomatic trigeminal
neuralgia because it occurs as a symptom of another illness.
to docraj: Tolosa-Hunt syndrome
is a presumably inflammatory disorder that produces ophthalmoplegia associated
with headache and loss of sensation over the forehead. Pupillary
function is usually spared
#16
Re: headache 3 babbu5508 - 08-30-10 01:41 My answer is: a.
Multiple sclerosis can present with trigeminal neuralgia...unilateral intense shooting pain that comes and goes.......treated surgically or by drugs..
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