title: Head and neck symptoms. Is the problem in the ears, face, neck, or oral cavity?
abstract: There is a complex anatomic and physiologic relationship among head and neck structures. Because of this complexity, patients with problems in any of these structures often present with a wide range of symptoms and physical findings. The authors describe many head and neck conditions that are encountered in a busy practice and emphasize selection of diagnostic studies and appropriate referral for treatment.
authors.affiliation: University of California, Davis, Department of Surgery, Sacramento 95817.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Thaller
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Thaller
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004433:Earache / Q000175:diagnosis; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006257:Head / Q000294:innervation*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000294:innervation*; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000175:diagnosis; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D014098:Toothache / Q000175:diagnosis