Trigeminal sensory neuropathy - A study of 35 cases

Objective. Trigeminal sensory neuropathy includes a wide variety of conditi ons sharing a common symptom described as sensory disturbance of the face-u sually numbness. Study design. This 10-year retrospective study included 35 patients referre d for investigation of trigeminal sensory neuropathy. Results. The most common causes of trigeminal sensory neuropathy were nonne oplastic cerebral disorders, mainly represented by multiple sclerosis and i diopathic trigeminal sensory neuropathy. Furthermore, when only mandibular trigeminal sensory neuropathy was considered, metastatic neoplasia was the most frequent cause, often afflicting men over the age of 60 years. Conclusions. This overview will orient clinicians in their diagnosis when t hey are faced with patients consulting for trigeminal sensory neuropathy.