Tolosa–Hunt syndrome

Clinical insights on Tolosa Hunt syndrome: a multidisciplinary approach on neurological-related symptomatology in maxillofacial region

Background
Tolosa–Hunt syndrome (THS) related neurological
symptoms are described in literature as “unilateral”,
“recurrent”, “episodic”, “intense”, “severe”, “lancinating” or
“stabbing” pain on the upper face and forehead and may be
misdiagnosed due to the similarity of few symptoms and a
significant number of common characteristics between both
conditions.
Aims
The aim of this brief report is to indicate some important
clinical insights related to Tolosa Hunt syndrome, and to

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