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This Week's Focus: Trigeminal Neuralgia

Are you prepared to dive deep into the intriguing world of trigeminal neuralgia? This week, we spotlight essential aspects of diagnosis and treatment within this fascinating subject.

Test Your Skills with These Questions!

Think you know your neurology? Try answering these questions:

1. Which diagnostic feature is most characteristic of classical trigeminal neuralgia?

- A) Constant unilateral burning pain

- B) Paroxysmal, shock-like pain triggered by light touch

- C) Bilateral facial pain with nocturnal predominance

- D) Headache associated with autonomic features

2. What pharmacologic agent is considered the first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia?

- A) Gabapentin

- B) Lamotrigine

- C) Carbamazepine

- D) Topiramate

3. Which surgical treatment offers the highest rate of durable pain relief for those with medically refractory trigeminal neuralgia?

- A) Percutaneous balloon compression

- B) Microvascular decompression (MVD)

- C) Gamma Knife radiosurgery

- D) Glycerol rhizotomy

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