Causes of Trigeminal neuralgia

Cause of Trigeminal neuralgia: Often no clear cause; sometimes an underlying condition

Underlying condition causes of Trigeminal neuralgia: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Trigeminal neuralgia) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Trigeminal neuralgia includes:

• Benign tumor of the meninges
• Facial nerve tumor
• Enlarged blood vessels

Trigeminal neuralgia as a symptom: Conditions listing Trigeminal neuralgia as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Trigeminal neuralgia. The list of conditions listing Trigeminal neuralgia as a symptom in our database includes:

• Parry Romberg Syndrome

Related information for causes of Trigeminal neuralgia: Further relevant information on causes of Trigeminal neuralgia may be found in the risk factors for Trigeminal neuralgia and underlying causes of Trigeminal neuralgia.
Last revision: April 2, 2003

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