What is 'trigeminal neuralgia' and what are its characteristic clinical features?
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A
Severe unilateral lancinating (electric shock-like) pain along one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve, triggered by light touch (trigger zones), with refractory periods
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B
A bilateral facial pain affecting the maxillary sinus
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C
A dull aching pain in the TMJ
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D
Chronic burning pain of the tongue without trigger zones