Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 122, Issue 11, 59-61
Copyright © 1991 by American Dental Association
Infratemporal space pathosis mimicking TMJ disorders
DA Keith
and
ML Glyman
Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston.
The differential diagnosis of pain in the face and dysfunction of the masticatory system is complex. Although most diagnoses are readily made, common symptoms can occasionally belie more serious diseases. Each patient was originally treated for TMJ dysfunctions and subsequently was diagnosed as suffering from pathosis of the infratemporal space.