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Trigeminal Nerve Diseases  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Diseases of the trigeminal nerve or its nuclei, which are located in the pons and medulla. The nerve is composed of three divisions: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular, which provide sensory innervation to structures of the face, sinuses, and portions of the cranial vault. The mandibular nerve also innervates muscles of mastication. Clinical features include loss of facial and intra-oral sensation and weakness of jaw closure. Common conditions affecting the nerve include brain stem ischemia, INFRATENTORIAL NEOPLASMS, and TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Cranial Nerve V Diseases
  • Fifth Cranial Nerve Diseases
  • Trigeminal Nerve Disorders
  • Trigeminal Neuropathy

In other languages

  • French

  • Affections du nerf trijumeau
  • Atteintes de la 5ème paire crânienne
  • Atteintes de la cinquième paire crânienne
  • Atteintes de la Vème paire crânienne

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