title: Atypical temporomandibular joint pain: a case report.
abstract: Atypical temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain can consist of an unusual intensity, location or set of pain descriptors that do not match what is traditionally observed for TMJ capsular pain, disc displacements or arthritic conditions. Presented in this case report is an atypical pain report regarding a unilateral TMJ pain as the chief complaint. An overview of typical vs atypical TMJ pain is also reviewed to highlight unusual signs and symptoms so that the clinician can identify these atypical presentations and pursue further diagnostic approaches.
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Florida. Electronic address: Widmer@dental.ufl.edu.
authors.forename: Charles G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Widmer
authors.affiliation: Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, University of Florida.
authors.forename: Courtney C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Wold
authors.affiliation: Surgical Pathology Fellow, Department of Pathology, Immunology & Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida.
authors.forename: Ethan M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Stoll
authors.affiliation: Professor and Chair, Parker E. Mahan Facial Pain Endowed Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, University of Florida.
authors.forename: M Franklin
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Dolwick
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*