A Case Report of Intraoral Injection of Botulinum Toxin A for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Rare but Safe Intervention

Richard F Radlberger; Stefan Leis

doi:10.7759/cureus.80456

A Case Report of Intraoral Injection of Botulinum Toxin A for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Rare but Safe Intervention

Richard F Radlberger, Stefan Leis

Department of Neurology

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Abstract

Although off-label, according to the recommendations from guidelines, subcutaneous injections with botulinum toxin A in a follow-the-pain pattern are increasingly being used in trigeminal neuralgia. Subsequently, we report on an elderly woman with trigeminal neuralgia who responded well to intraoral therapy in addition to the subcutaneous injections in the dermal area of the affected trigeminal branch.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e80456
Number of pages	4
Journal	CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
Volume	17
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.80456
Publication status	Published - 12 Mar 2025

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