Reactivation of trigeminal neuralgia following distraction osteogenesis in an 8-year-old child: Report of a unique case

Abstract

Trigeminal neuralgia is extremely rare in children. No concrete treatment protocols seem to be available for management of this condition in the pediatric population. Although trigeminal neuralgia may achieve remission, the possibility of reactivation of a hitherto quiescent condition cannot be ruled out. We present a case of pediatric trigeminal neuralgia following distraction osteogenesis of the mandible.

Keywords

• Distraction osteogenesis
• hemifacial microsomia
• pediatric trigeminal neuralgia
• romberg′s disease