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Abstract

The Trigeminal nerve, a component of the cranial nerve system, extends from the cheekbones to
the roof of the mouth. The hallmark symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) include repeated episodes of acute,
lancinating, piercing pain that occurs unilaterally within the distribution of one or more branches of the trigeminal
nerve. TN is more prevalent in women than in men. The primary causes of TN are compression and
demyelination of the trigeminal nerve. TN diagnostic procedures encompass neuroimaging, neurophysiological
testing, and a physical examination. TN patients frequently initiate treatment with carbamazepine, an anti-
epileptic drug, at a very low dosage. In the event that medical treatment is unsuccessful, surgery is a viable
alternative. The surgical options available include microvascular decompression, gamma knife radio surgery,
Gasserian ganglion percutaneous treatments, and peripheral approaches. This article addresses the clinical
manifestations, therapeutic options, and diagnostic procedures of TN.