Diagnostic Dilemma in Atypical Facial Pain: A Review
Aswathi U* , Neha Chaudhari , Soumya Kumari
Diagnostic Dilemma in Atypical Facial Pain: A Review
1 Aswathi U* , Neha Chaudhari , Soumya Kumari
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Nair Hospital Dental College 55, Dr Anandrao Nair Marg, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, India
Corresponding Author : Aswathi U
E-mail ID: draswathi0112@gmail.com
Submission : 14.02.2024 Acceptance : 04.04.2024 Publication : 31.05.2024
Abstract : Atypical Facial Pain, also known as Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain (PIFP), is an excruciating disorder of the face considered an underdiagnosed condition with limited treatment options. It is often diagnosed when the clinician has exhausted all possible alternatives that are within his knowledge base, thus is considered as a 'diagnosis of exclusion.' This literature review aims to provide an overview about this rare condition, and discuss about the diagnostic dilemma and challenges the physicians face, and the treatment considerations. Keywords: Atypical facial pain, persistent idiopathic facial pain, orofacial pain, trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic pain