Central neuropathic pain

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Central pain, classified as neuropathic, is defined as a painful syndrome caused by injury to central nervous system structures. This is one of the most complexes, intriguing and difficult to treat syndromes. This study aimed at promoting a narrative review including the concept of central pain, its intercurrent symptoms which are important for the diagnosis, and different available treatments, indications, results and complications.

CONTENTS:

Relevant articles available in Medline, Scielo, Cochrane Library and Pubmed databases in the last 10 years were selected by means of keywords: chronic neuropathic pain, central neuropathic pain, central pain.

CONCLUSION:

Central painful syndrome is diagnosed by means of neurological clinical evaluation. It is often refractory to clinical and neuromodulatory treatment, its management should be multimodal and allow for rehabilitation.

Keywords:
Central neuropathic pain; Central pain; Chronic neuropathic pain