Question 188 · LDEK · Cranial nerves and facial pain
Indicate the correct scheme of trigeminal nerve neuralgia treatment:
- A. analgesics->neurotomy->trigeminal nerve decompression.
- B. anti-seizure drugs->neurotomy->trigeminal nerve decompression.
- C. anti-seizure drugs-> 1 - 2% lidocaine nerve block -> exeresis.
- D. anti-seizure drugs-> 1 - 2% lidocaine nerve block -> trigeminal nerve decompression.
- E. analgesics->alcohol nerve block->exeresis.
Hint
Start with the drug class effective for paroxysmal neuropathic pain, then a temporary peripheral measure, then the causal surgical option.
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