title: Bursitis of the hamular process. Part II: Diagnosis, treatment and report of three case studies.
abstract: In the first part of this series of two papers, the bursa of the tendon of the tensor veli palatini muscle was demonstrated and described histologically. In Part II, the symptoms and the process of diagnosis of bursitis of the hamular process is presented. Additionally, recommended treatment options will be discussed. The article presents three case reports.
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Shankland
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002061:Bursa, Synovial / Q000293:injuries; D002062:Bursitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper / Q000009:adverse effects; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D009960:Oropharynx / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000473:pathology; D011626:Pterygoid Muscles / Q000293:injuries; D013100:Sphenoid Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications