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Painful Swelling of the Temporomandibular Joint

Case Challenge Number: 8

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In September 1999, a 59-year old woman was referred by her dentist to an Oral Medicine practice for evaluation of acute pain and swelling in her right temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

photo of patient at initial examination

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