13th August 2024

A 35-year-old nurse presents with intermittent right-sided facial pain. She reports the pain is shooting

A 35-year-old nurse presents with intermittent right-sided facial pain. She reports the pain is shooting in nature and is exacerbated by brushing her teeth. She has no past medical history. On assessment her heart rate, oxygen saturations and blood pressure are normal. A neurological examination is normal apart from an area of reduced sensation which is noted over her right jaw.

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