Previously used terms:
Atypical trigeminal neuralgia; trigeminal neuralgia type 2.
Description:
Classical trigeminal neuralgia with persistent background facial pain.
Diagnostic criteria:
- Recurrent paroxysms of unilateral facial pain fulfilling criteria for 13.1.1.1 Classical trigeminal neuralgia
- Concomitant continuous or near-continuous pain between attacks in the affected trigeminal distribution.
Comment:
Peripheral or central sensitization may account for the continuous pain.