Trigeminal trophic syndrome. A case with infrequent extension

Authors

  • Agustina Zambernardi Ramos Mejía Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Marianela Digilio Ramos Mejía Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Rubén Spiner Ramos Mejía Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Roberto Schroh Ramos Mejía Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Daniel Feinsilber Ramos Mejía Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Abstract

Trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is a rare cause of chronic facial ulcer related to the central or periferic damage to the trigeminal nerve. It is usually observed as a hypoesthesic ulcer over a dysesthesic skin area, that spares the medial line. Histology and laboratory are not specific but relevant to rule out other causes. The treatment requires multidisciplinary care and, despite therapeutic efforts, the outcome can be erratic. We present a patient with delayed diagnosis of TTS with extensive compromise of the left side of his face.

Author Biographies

Agustina Zambernardi, Ramos Mejía Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Doctor of Medicine, Concurrent

Marianela Digilio, Ramos Mejía Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Physician, Chief Resident

Rubén Spiner, Ramos Mejía Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Associate Prof. Favaloro Foundation, Staff Physician, Dermatologist

Roberto Schroh, Ramos Mejía Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Professor, MD, Dermatopathologist

Daniel Feinsilber, Ramos Mejía Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Professor, Doctor of Medicine, Head of the Dermatology Division

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Published

2018-03-01

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (2018): January-March 2018

Section

Clinical Cases

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