title: Bursitis of the tensor veli palatini muscle with an osteophyte on the pterygoid hamulus.
abstract: Many patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and/or myofascial pain syndrome have numerous symptoms. In cases of multiple complaints, an attempt should be made to resolve symptoms on a step-by-step basis. In this case report, a patient was treated for only one of her numerous complaints, that is, a burning sensation on her palate when she touched the right tuberosity area with her tongue or finger.
authors.affiliation: Gelb TMJ Pain Center, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Mass.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Kronman
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Padamsee
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Norris
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D002062:Bursitis / Q000473:pathology; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D010156:Palatal Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000473:pathology; D013100:Sphenoid Bone / Q000473:pathology