Publications by authors named "Alfonso V Perez"
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- Trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is a rare condition caused by damage to the trigeminal nerve, leading to facial ulceration, loss of sensation, and abnormal skin sensations, especially near the nostrils.
- The lesions associated with TTS arise from continuous self-harm and trauma to the affected skin area.
- This report showcases three individual cases of TTS, emphasizing changes around the eyes and different causes such as strokes and herpes zoster infection.
Late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (Jansky-Bielchowsky disease) is a rare disease caused by mutations in the CLN2 gene. The authors report the clinical outcome and correlate with genotype in 12 Spanish patients with this disease. Psychomotor regression, epilepsy, and other clinical symptoms/signs were assessed.
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- Supraorbital neuralgia is a rare type of headache that can be hard to treat with medications.
- Peripheral nerve stimulation, which involves using electrodes to target the nerve causing pain, may provide an effective management option for these patients.
- A case study showed that a patient with posttraumatic supraorbital neuralgia experienced significant pain relief through this method, making it a safe and reversible alternative to surgery for those unresponsive to drugs.