Trigeminal Nerve Diseases
Synonyms
Cranial Nerve V Diseases
Fifth Cranial Nerve Diseases
Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuropathies
Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuropathy
Neuropathies, Idiopathic Trigeminal
Neuropathies, Trigeminal
Neuropathy, Idiopathic Trigeminal
Neuropathy, Trigeminal
Raeder Paratrigeminal Syndrome
Syndrome, Raeder Paratrigeminal
Trigeminal Nerve Disease
Trigeminal Nerve Disorder
Trigeminal Nerve Disorders
Trigeminal Neuropathies
Trigeminal Neuropathies, Idiopathic
Trigeminal Neuropathy
Trigeminal Neuropathy, Idiopathic
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.
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