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Structure of lacrimal nerve

Known as: Lacrimal Nerve, N. lacrimalis, Nervus lacrimalis 
The smallest branch of the ophthalmic nerve that innervates the lacrimal gland, conjunctiva, and the lateral portion of the upper eyelid.
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2017
2017
Sensory Innervation of the Upper Eyelid
Abstract The aim of this study was to elucidate the sensory territory of the trigeminal nerve on the upper eyelid. Eight… 
2015
2015
Ophthalmic branch radiofrequency thermocoagulation for atypical trigeminal neuralgia:a case report
BackgroundTrigeminal neuralgia is an intense neuralgia involving facial areas supplied by trigeminal nerve. The pain is… 
2015
2015
Cranial Parasympathetic Ganglions and their Relations with Trigeminal Nerve
1. Why the cranial parasympathetic ganglions are accompanied the Trigeminal nerve branches (V1, V2, V3)? 2. Why the lacrimal… 
1999
1999
Denervation of rabbit lacrimal gland increases levels of transferrin and unidentified tear proteins of 44 and 36 kDa.
PURPOSE The main lacrimal gland secretes proteins and fluid that make up the aqueous component of the tears. Previous reports… 
1999
1999
A trigeminal neurinoma involving the lacrimal nerve: case report.
An isolated neurinoma involving the entire length of the lacrimal nerve is reported. The tumour was large and involved both the… 
1990
1990
[Arterial vascularization and innervation of the lacrimal gland. Apropos of 100 dissections].
The authors report the different types of arterial vascularization and lacrimal gland innervation, noticed in 100 human orbits… 
1986
1986
Crocodile Tears and Thread Test of Lacrimation
Patients with incomplete recovery from peripheral facial paralysis often complain of eye-watering while eating (crocodile tears… 
1985
1985
Studies of human tear proteins: 4. Analysis by crossed immunoelectrophoresis of tears in various diseases.
Tears were collected from patients with familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy (FAP), orbital tumors, sarcoidosis, trigeminal and… 
1982
1982
Blindness following lacrimal nerve block.
1973
1973
The representation field of the parental neurons of afferent fibers of the lacrimal nerve in the trigeminal ganglion in rabbits.
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