Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Pediatric dermatology
Abstract
A 13-year-old girl with a history of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) suffered from progressively worsening facial ulcerations secondary to paresthesia-induced self-excoriation. She was diagnosed with trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) induced by DIPG and struggled to heal her lesions in the background of this excoriation disorder. A multidisciplinary approach that included mood disorder management with sertraline and amitriptyline helped diminish paresthesia, improve her quality of life, and promote healing of the ulcers despite the progression of her DIPG. This case highlights the multifactorial complexity of TTS in pediatric patients and the need for successful management strategies.
First Page
345
Last Page
348
DOI
10.1111/pde.15164
Publication Date
3-1-2023
Recommended Citation
Hoover, Ezra; Jay, Ryan; and Witman, Patricia, "Trigeminal trophic syndrome in a pediatric patient with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma." (2023). Ambulatory and Primary Care Articles. 2.
https://scholarlyworks.ohiohealth.com/ambulatory-primary-care-articles/2