Abstract
Objectives: The objective of this case is to report the rare complication of a meningitis after an invasive treatment of the trigeminal ganglion. Methods: In this case report, two cases of meningitis due to oral streptococci are reported and a review of literature is presented. Results and Discussion: This complication should be recognized as early as possible to prevent deterioration of the situation. Meningitis must be suspected when a patient reports headache and fever within days after an invasive treatment of the trigeminal ganglion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 168-171 |
Journal | Clinical Journal of Pain |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2012 |
Keywords
- trigeminal neuralgia
- meningitis
- percutaneous treatment of the trigeminal ganglion
- complication