Acromegaly and resulting myofascial pain and temporomandibular joint dysfunction: review of the literature and report of case.
The medical and dental literature about acromegaly is reviewed. Medical considerations as well as the improvement in surgical techniques and airway management are discussed in reference to the myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome, secondary to mandibular overgrowth. Successful treatment of a patient is described.
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D000172:Acromegaly / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D009209:Myofascial Pain Syndromes / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013165:Splints; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*