Gibbin K P, Griffith I P
J Laryngol Otol. 1978 Oct;92(10):915-23. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100086308.
A series of seven cases of isolated facial numbness is presented in whom the final diagnosis is considered to be idiopathic trigeminal neuropathy. Although this is a benign condition, careful work-up is needed, preferably by a team of specialists, in order to exclude more serious pathology. The team should include a neurologist, an otolaryngologist and a dental surgeon. By this means all other possible underlying diagnoses can be excluded. A list of differential diagnoses is discussed and the need for careful long-term follow-up is stressed.
本文报告了7例以孤立性面部麻木为表现的病例，最终诊断为特发性三叉神经病变。尽管这是一种良性疾病，但仍需要进行仔细的检查，最好由一组专家进行，以排除更严重的病变。该团队应包括一名神经科医生、一名耳鼻喉科医生和一名口腔外科医生。通过这种方式，可以排除所有其他可能的潜在诊断。文中讨论了鉴别诊断列表，并强调了进行仔细长期随访的必要性。
