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2022 Dec


Cureus


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Radiofrequency Ablation of Gasserian Ganglion in Trigeminal Neuralgia With Multiple Sclerosis: A Rare Clinical Case.

Authors

Chakole V, Sharma K, Tople J, Akre S, Wanjari MB
Cureus. 2022 Dec; 14(12):e32595.
PMID: 36686115.

Abstract

In rare instances, the extremely painful disorder trigeminal neuralgia (TN) may develop as a result of multiple sclerosis (MS). In this article, we will be discussing the case of a 56-year-old female with TN. Antidepressants and analgesics can lessen the pain, although they were not very effective, and higher doses led to greater drowsiness and a poorer quality of life. Radiofrequency ablation helped this patient significantly lower the pain and led to an improved lifestyle. This case presents right-side radiofrequency ablation of Gasserian ganglion in a patient with unilateral TN with MS.