Vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) mimicking temporomandibular disorders: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-77572006000600016Keywords:
Temporomandibular disorders, Temporomandibular joint, Chronic pain, Orofacial pain, Acoustic neuroma, Vestibular schwannoma, SchwannomaAbstract
Approximately 6 to 16% of patients with trigeminal neuralgia symptoms present intracranial tumors, the most common being the vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma). Some symptoms reported by patients include hearing loss, tinnitus, headaches, vertigo and trigeminal disturbances. An increased muscle response in the surrounding head and neck musculature may also be observed, which mimics signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders. In these cases, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has proved to be a useful tool in tumor diagnosis. The differential diagnosis between myofascial and neuralgic pain is important, as both may present similar characteristics, while being of different origin, and demanding special treatment approaches. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the relationship among trigeminal neuralgia symptoms, intracranial tumors and temporomandibular dysfunction by presenting a clinical case.Downloads
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2006-12-01
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Vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) mimicking temporomandibular disorders: a case report . (2006). Journal of Applied Oral Science, 14(6), 476-481. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-77572006000600016