title: [Temporo-mandibular joint pain dysfunction syndrome in children].
abstract: Otalgia is a common symptom in children. Otological examination usually reveals a local pathology as the causative agent. However, it does occur that otoscopy reveals normal ear drums and canals. The otologist must then review the causes of referred otalgia. We know that the ear is a nervous crossroad: vagus, trigeminal and third cervical nerve. The most common causes of referred otalgia are the teeth, the sinus, the mouth, the pharynx, and the larynx. If none of these factors is involved, one must then think about the painful temporomandibular dysfunction syndrome.
mesh_terms: D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017679:Cryotherapy; D004576:Electromyography; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010808:Physical Examination; D011859:Radiography; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D013035:Spasm / Q000150:complications; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy
vernacular_title: Syndrome de dysfonction douloureuse temporo-mandibulaire chez l'enfant.