Hydrocephalus-associated trigeminal neuralgia
Hydrocephalus may represent an underrecognized secondary cause of TGN. CSF diversion procedures (VPS/ETV) should be considered as first-line interventions, with MVD reserved for refractory cases. These findings support a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management.
Authors
- Jiangwei Ding
- Hongliang Jiao
- Xinxiao Li
- Xiaoyan Hao
- Yangyang Wang
Institutions
- Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Neurology
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2026.1687097
- Primary Topic
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00