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Trigeminal neuralgia

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  1. Essam Abdelhakim

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    A 30-year-old male experiences sudden, severe, stabbing facial pain triggered by light touch or movement, typically on one side of the face. The most likely diagnosis is:

    A) Migraine B) Cluster headache C) Trigeminal neuralgia D) Tension-type headache

    Answer:Trigeminal neuralgia

    Explanation: Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by sudden, severe, stabbing facial pain, often triggered by light touch or movement. It typically occurs unilaterally and is commonly referred to as "tic douloureux." Migraine, cluster headache, and tension-type headache have different clinical features and presentations.
     

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