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This study represents the first report of the treatment of atypical TN with frameless CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n Between 2002 and 2007, 7 patients that satisfied the criteria for atypical TN and underwent SRS were included in our study. A 6\u20138-mm segment of the trigeminal nerve was targeted, excluding the proximal 3 mm at the brainstem. All patients were treated in a single session with a median maximum dose of 78 Gy and a median marginal dose of 64 Gy.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Outcomes in 7 patients with a mean age of 61.6 years and a median follow-up of 20 months are reported. Following SRS, 4 patients had complete pain relief, 2 had minimal pain relief with some decrease in the intensity of their pain, and 1 patient experienced no pain relief. Pain relief was reported within 1 week of SRS in 4 patients and at 4 months in 2 patients. 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