title: Differential diagnosis of orofacial pain.
abstract: The successful diagnosis of orofacial pain depends on the following: 1. An accurate and detailed history of the pain 2. A detailed clinical examination of the face and associated organs 3. A thorough knowledge of those conditions that may produce facial pain In regard to the last requirement, Sir William Osler's maxim should always be remembered "What you don't know--you won't diagnose."
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Buffalo.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Drinnan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000150:complications; D003027:Cluster Headache / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000150:complications