Meningitis after invasive treatment of the trigeminal ganglion: two case reports and a review of the literature.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this case is to report the rare complication of a meningitis after an invasive treatment of the trigeminal ganglion.

METHODS

In this case report, two cases of meningitis due to oral streptococci are reported and a review of literature is presented.

CONCLUSIONS

This complication should be recognized as early as possible to prevent deterioration of the situation. Meningitis must be suspected when a patient reports headache and fever within days after an invasive treatment of the trigeminal ganglion.