title: Temporomandibular joint disorder and inner ear pruritus: resolution by eminectomy.
abstract: Recurrent dislocation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disk is caused by many factors. Dislocation can result in an acute or chronic closed lock condition. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is often presented with otalgia symptoms. Other aural symptoms such as deafness, tinnitus, pressure/blockage, and vertigo are also commonly presented together with TMJ dysfunction (Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci. 1980;5:23-36). However, pruritus associated with TMJ dysfunction in the inner ear has never been reported in the literature. We report a case history of TMJ dysfunction and associated inner ear pruritus, which are both resolved by eminectomy.
authors: From the *Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook Medical Center, Stony Brook; †Kardovich Professional Corporation, Selden; ‡Martino Physical Therapy, Holtsville; and §New York Center for Orthognathic & Maxillofacial Surgery, West Islip, New York.
authors: Sahana
authors: S
authors: Pentyala
authors: Pooja
authors: P
authors: Mysore
authors: Daryn
authors: D
authors: Moller
authors: Srinivas
authors: S
authors: Pentyala
authors: Richard
authors: R
authors: Kardovich
authors: Andrew
authors: A
authors: Martino
authors: Michael
authors: M
authors: Proothi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D007759:Labyrinth Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011537:Pruritus / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000601:surgery; D019224:Temporomandibular Joint Disc / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery