Trigeminal neurinoma with an apoplectic onset

Br J Neurosurg. 1997 Oct;11(5):431-2. doi: 10.1080/02688699745943.

Abstract

Intratumoural bleeding into a trigeminal neurinoma is rare. The authors describe a case which had an apoplectic presentation with subsequent persistent unilateral ptosis, hemifacial pain and sensory loss. This proved to be due to a haemorrhage into a large trigeminal neurinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology*
  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / complications*
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurilemmoma / complications*
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia / etiology
  • Unconsciousness / etiology