Trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve abnormalities

This condition is treated in the Neurosurgery clinic.

Pre-referral work-up

History

All referrals should comply to Referral Standards. and include in particular:

• Details of nerve involvement
• Clear indication of pain levels and effect on ADLs
• Recent and past medical history especially infective

Tests

• CT scan and CTA
• MRI if available (otherwise will be done at Royal Hobart Hospital)

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Neurosurgery clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

Pain management is recommended and may include Tegretol, Gabapentin or Pregabalin if pain is persistent.

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Clinic appointments

? Red location flags are clinical indicators of possible serious underlying conditions requiring further medical intervention. They may or may not indicate an emergency.

Urgent (Category 1)

? Severe Trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve abnormalities

Urgent cases must be discussed with the Neurosurgery Registrar on call to obtain appropriate prioritisation and a referral faxed to (03) 6173 0491

We will endeavour to see these patients within 30 days, or sooner if clinically indicated.

Semi-urgent (Category 2)

Trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve abnormalities

Availability

North

All referrals and queries are to be directed to:

Launceston General Hospital
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6234 9941

North West

All referrals and queries are to be directed to:

North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6234 9941

South

All referrals and queries are to be directed to:

Liverpool Clinics (Level 7)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6234 9941