Trigeminal Neuralgia

Author

Sidney Chudacoff, Marquette University

Date of Award

6-1931

Document Type

Thesis - Restricted

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Dentistry

Abstract

Neuralgia may be defined as a functional disturbance of a nerve with paroxysmal pain. No appearance of the disease can be detected. The pain that is present must be regarded as a symptom of an irritation not located, - it is not the disease
itself.

There are, however, inflammatory changes called neuritis which may exist with neuralgia, but this condition usually soon subsides. In true neuralgia, paroxysmal pain predominates..

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Comments

being a thesis submitted for the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery

Recommended Citation

Chudacoff, Sidney, "Trigeminal Neuralgia" (1931). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 5561.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/5561