Meningitis After Invasive Treatment of the Trigeminal Ganglion: Two Case Reports and a Review of the Literature

ObjectivesThe objective of this case is to report the rare complication of a meningitis after an invasive treatment of the trigeminal ganglion. MethodsIn this case report, two cases of meningitis due to oral streptococci are reported and a review of literature is presented. Results and DiscussionThis 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.

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