Temporomandibular joint pain as a manifestation of temporal arteritis.
We have described a patient whose temporal arteritis had several unusual manifestations. Except for a number of systemic complaints of longer duration, her predominant symptom was that of temporomandibular joint pain. Subsequent to the development of acute visual loss, her fundi remained normal, suggesting a posterior neuropathy. A high index of suspicion and meticulous history and physical examination should lead to early identification of temporal arteritis so that treatment can be instituted before permanent visual loss occurs.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000209:etiology; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology