Open AccessBilateral intraoral traumatic neuroma: Case report of a diagnostic challenge
Author(s) -
Davis C. Thomas,
Rangarajan Vedantham,
Nishanthini Annamalai,
Priyanka Kodaganallur Pitchumani
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the journal of indian prosthodontic society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1998-4057
pISSN - 0972-4052
DOI - 10.4103/jips.jips_354_21
Subject(s) - medicine , lidocaine , neuroma , odontogenic , surgery , neuropathic pain , trigeminal nerve , pain relief , dentistry , anesthesia , pathology
Oral traumatic neuromas (TrNs) are relatively rare lesions and they originate from a damaged nerve. They present a diagnostic challenge, due to the complex clinical features that may mimic odontogenic, musculoskeletal, and other neuropathic pain conditions. We describe an interesting and challenging case of painful bilateral intraoral lesions in a 56-year-old South Indian female patient who presented with clinical features consistent with TrN lesions bilaterally, in relation to different branches of the trigeminal nerve. The patient had undergone numerous aggressive dental treatments and interventions over the past three decades, with little or no pain relief. Topical treatment with lidocaine gel utilizing a custom-made neurosensory stent rendered the patient significant and sustained pain relief.