The mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve is formed from the inferior alveolar nerve (which in turn forms from the mental and dental branches, and runs through the mandibular canal), the ...

May 14, 2024 · Meningitis has been highlighted as a novel risk factor for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) in a nationwide, propensity-matched study of hospital admissions.

Latent virus in the trigeminal ganglia might also reactivate and spread via tentorial nerves that innervate the meninges of the anterior and middle cranial fossa.

Tumor infiltration into the PPF often implies involvement of the V2 (maxillary) division of the trigeminal nerve. MRI is also useful to further assess tumor extension along foramen rotundum and to ...

Pressure on branches of the trigeminal nerve may result in orbital pain or facial paraesthesias.

Dec 15, 2025 · In a phase 3 trial, pre-op MRI did not reduce locoregional recurrences or improve survival among women with early-stage HR-negative breast cancer.

Differential Diagnosis TN can occur as a primary condition or secondary to various types of pathology along the course of the trigeminal nerve and the central trigeminal afferent system.

Feb 6, 2025 · Headache, including migraine, tension-type, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia (TAC), and posttraumatic stress headache are significantly associated with both attempted and completed …

Jul 11, 2025 · A novel MRI-based ‘aging’ clock may offer a simple way to identify patients whose biological age is outpacing their chronological age, allowing for early intervention.

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