Cranial Neuralgias.

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am

Orofacial Pain Residency Training Program, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pain, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

Published: August 2016

Advances in diagnostic modalities have improved the understanding of the pathophysiology of neuropathic pain involving head and face. Recent updates in nomenclature of cranial neuralgias and facial pain have rationalized accurate diagnosis. Clear diagnosis and localization of pain generators are paramount, leading to better use of medical and targeted surgical treatments.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coms.2016.04.001DOI Listing

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