Trigeminal Sensory Neuropathy Associated with a Solitary Pontine Lesion: A Case Report

Himaja Gayathri Sanganabhatla1, Dr. Veena Narisetty

Abstract: Trigeminal neuropathies are characterised by skin and mucosal numbness in the region innervated by trigeminal nerve. Isolated trigeminal sensory neuropathy resulting from brain stem lesions has been reported rarely. We present a case of young lady with isolated trigeminal sensory neuropathy with solitary pontine lesion.

Keywords: Isolated trigeminal sensory neuropathy, brainstem lesions