scholarly journals Acute Arthritis of the Temporomandibular Joint due to Lyme Disease: A Case Report and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Weise ◽  
Matthias C. Schulz ◽  
Karin Frank ◽  
Marcel Cetindis ◽  
Bernd Koos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Lyme Disease ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorder ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Acute Arthritis

Abstract Lyme disease is the most frequent tick-borne infectious disease in Europe. It often presents with a wide variety of symptoms. For this reason, affection of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) caused by Lyme disease (LD) can be misdiagnosed as a common temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The purpose of this case report of a 25-year old woman presenting to the Departments of Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery with extensive symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorder is to illustrate the delayed diagnosis of Lyme disease, which was only made after extensive therapy of the temporomandibular joint. The specialist literature only reports a few cases of patients suffering from Lyme disease with TMJ manifestations. This case report and the relevant literature review aim to emphasize the importance of accurate request of medical history and differential diagnosis of acute TMJ arthritis and arthralgia. Early interdisciplinary diagnosis of Lyme disease and early antibiotic therapy are essential to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary, sometimes invasive, therapies.

scholarly journals Acute arthritis of the right temporomandibular joint due to Lyme disease: a case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Weise ◽  
Matthias C. Schulz ◽  
Karin Frank ◽  
Marcel Cetindis ◽  
Bernd Koos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Lyme Disease ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorder ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background Lyme disease is the most frequent tick-borne infectious disease in Europe. It often presents with a wide variety of symptoms. For this reason, affection of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) caused by Lyme disease (LD) can be misdiagnosed as a common temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Case presentation The purpose of this case report of a 25-year-old woman presenting to the Departments of Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with extensive symptoms of temporomandibular disorder is to illustrate the delayed diagnosis of Lyme disease which was only made after extensive therapy of the temporomandibular joint. The specialist literature only reports a few cases of patients suffering from Lyme disease with TMJ manifestations. Conclusion This case report and the relevant literature review aim to emphasize the importance of accurate request of medical history and differential diagnosis of acute TMJ arthritis and arthralgia. Early interdisciplinary diagnosis of Lyme disease and early antibiotic therapy are essential to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary, sometimes invasive, therapies.

Bilateral temporomandibular joint dislocations post-bronchoscopy in a case of paclitaxel-induced pneumonitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. e240146
Author(s):  
Anna Li ◽  
Fadak Mohammadi ◽  
Helen Crocker
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Unusual Complication ◽  
Joint Dislocation ◽  
Joint Dislocations ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation ◽  
Rare Diagnosis

This case report presents the unusual complication of bilateral temporomandibular joint dislocation following bronchoscopy, highlighting the importance of recognising it as a differential diagnosis in patients having jaw symptoms. The delayed diagnosis in this case resulted in multiple unsuccessful reduction attempts under sedation, which added to the distress of the patient. Notably, the procedure yielded a rare diagnosis for the patient that intrinsically changed the management of her breast cancer.

Temporomandibular joint disorders

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 475-483
Author(s):  
Timothy Collins
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorder ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Poor General Health ◽  
Disease States ◽  
Accident And Emergency ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
The Face

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is prone to a number of disease states involving any one of its anatomical components. The current favoured term for problems associated with the TMJ is ‘temporomandibular disorder’ (TMD). TMD is one of the most common orofacial pain conditions. Patients will present to GPs and general dental practitioners as well as directly to accident and emergency, typically for referral to Oral and maxillofacial surgery, due to either significant acute pain or chronic pain that can no longer be tolerated. Common features of TMD include pain in the face and preauricular area, restricted jaw movement, and noise from the TMJs during jaw movements. TMD can coincide with poor general health, psychological co-morbidities such as depression and often affects quality of life.

scholarly journals Lyme disease, An Emerging Infection in Nepal: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 90-92
Author(s):  
Prabin Khatri ◽  
Chandra Mohan Sah ◽  
Rano Mal Piryani ◽  
Shatdal Chaudhary ◽  
Puspa Raj Dhakal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Lyme Disease ◽  
Borrelia Burgdorferi ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Histological Findings ◽  
Multisystemic Disease ◽  
Tingling Sensation ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Given

ABSTRACT Lyme disease, an infectious multisystemic disease is caused by "Borrelia burgdorferi". It is a spirochete transmitted by the Ixodes tick. Until today, only one case has been reported from Nepal. Here we report case of a 50-year female from Gulmi, who presented with a history of fever, multiple joint pain, tiredness, tingling sensation, and a painful brownish raised lesion over the neck and anterior chest. The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by histological findings typical of erythema chronicum migrans and by serology. The patient was treated successfully with doxycycline. This is the second case report of Lyme disease from Nepal and the first documented case who presented with typical erythema chronicum migrans. We suspect that Lyme disease might not have been considered in the differential diagnosis of fever with rash and joint pain in Nepal and suggest that it is to be kept as a differential in the given scenario.  

scholarly journals Differential diagnosis between occupational chronic intoxication with organic solvents and ethanol abuse by biological markers. Case report and literature review

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 217-221
Author(s):  
Agripina Rascu ◽  
Eugenia Naghi ◽  
Oana Cristina Arghir ◽  
Laura Moise ◽  
Marina Otelea
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cholestatic Liver Disease ◽  
Tobacco Exposure ◽  
Natural Gases ◽  
Ethanol Abuse ◽  
Propane Butane

AbstractGiven the occupational exposure to substances contained in petroleum heated to high temperature, cholestatic liver disease, neurological signs and symptoms can occur. We present a case report of a male patient with no tobacco exposure or alcohol use, but with prolonged occupational exposure to petroleum vapours and natural gases like methane, propane butane who developed liver and neurologic disease, in the absence of protective equipment. Delayed diagnosis was established after 9 years of the first symptoms occurrence. Differential diagnosis with alcoholic etiology was considered and biological biomarkers were useful.

scholarly journals Replacement of Missing Anterior Teeth in a Patient with Temporomandibular Disorder

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Satheesh B. Haralur ◽  
Omar Saeed Al-Shahrani
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorder ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Prosthesis Design ◽  
Mandibular Movement ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Anterior Guidance

The loss of anterior teeth leads to extreme psychological trauma, along with functional and esthetic debilitations. Healthy anterior teeth play an important role of protecting the posterior teeth during excursive mandibular movement. Loss of anterior teeth induces posterior interference with extended disocclusion time. Posterior disocclusion is critical to remove the harmful force on the teeth temporomandibular joint and eliminate muscle hypertonicity. Occlusal interference is considered as contributing factor to temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms. Prosthesis design should eliminate deleterious tooth contacts. Establishing optimum anterior guidance is a key to establishing harmonious functional occlusion in addition to the correction of the esthetic and phonetic disabilities. This case report explains the steps involved in the rehabilitation of the TMD patient with loss of maxillary anterior teeth.

scholarly journals “Evaluation of frequency of anxiety and depression among patients with chronic temporomandibular disorder.”

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 1724-1732
Author(s):  
Arfa Baig ◽  
Bushra Ghani ◽  
Oam Parkash ◽  
Lubna Memon ◽  
Shoaib Muhammad Chohan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorder ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Joint Disorder

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) has been considered as one of the commonest disorder in Pakistan. In this disorder, the patient complains of pain in Temporomandibular joint and associated anatomical muscles. This research study has been performed to evaluate the frequency of Anxiety and Depression in patients with Chronic Temporomandibular Disorder (CTMD). Objectives: The objective of this research study is to evaluate the frequency of Anxiety and Depression among patients with Chronic Temporomandibular joint Disorder. Study Design: A Cross-sectional Descriptive research study. Setting: This research study was conducted in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan Institute of Oral and Health sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences and Dr. Ruth K.M. Pfau Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. Period: This research study was conducted for a respective period of 1 year from 1st March 2018 to 1st March 2019. Materials and Methods: A total of 213 patients having persisting Temporomandibular joint pain for more than 6 months were included in this study. The diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) was established if the patient demonstrated pain/discomfort in the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and muscles of mastication and masticatory dysfunction for a period, exceeding 6 months. After demographic questions, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was administered to each patient and the intensity and severity of Anxiety and Depression were recorded and documented by the Operator. Results: The percentage of Anxiety and Depression among patients with Chronic Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) was 31.46% (67/213) and 36.15% (77/213). Conclusion: In our respective study, the Frequency of psychological disorders like Anxiety and Depression were significantly high. Our results showed that an adequate and profound diagnosis and treatment planning is very necessary for all patients suffering from Chronic Temporomandibular Disorder (CTMD) so that both physical and psychological factors of patients with Chronic Temporomandibular Disorder (CTMD) should be taken into primary foremost consideration prior to the decision pertaining to its management respectively.

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