Percutaneous Balloon Compression of the Trigeminal Ganglion for Refractory Short-lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform Headache with Conjunctival Redness and Tearing Syndrome

[摘要] Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgia (TAC) refers to a group of disorders involving afferent activation of trigeminal system from the pain-perceiving intracranial structures. Short unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival redness and tearing (SUNCT) is a sub-group of TAC which at times can be refractory to treatment. Percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) of the trigeminal ganglion is an established treatment modality for trigeminal neuralgia. However, PBC has been sparingly utilized for treatment of SUNCT. In this case report we intend to highlight good long-term results of PBC for treatment of refractory SUNCT.

[学科分类] 分子生物学，细胞生物学和基因

[关键词] Percutaneous balloon compression;short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival redness and tearing syndrome;trigeminal ganglion