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Imaging of temporomandibular disorder and its mimics
Author(s) -
Whyte Andy,
Phoon Nguyen Amanda,
Boeddinghaus Rudolf,
Balasubramaniam Ramesh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.31
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1754-9485
pISSN - 1754-9477
DOI - 10.1111/1754-9485.13119
Subject(s) - medicine , temporomandibular joint , temporomandibular joint disorder , pathological , pharynx , temporomandibular disorder , radiology , dentistry , orthodontics , anatomy , pathology
Summary Temporomandibular disorders are common, especially in young to middle‐aged women, and most settle with supportive treatment. MRI is the accepted reference standard for the evaluation of the temporomandibular joint and is indicated when significant internal derangement is suspected, in those who do not respond to conservative management and when the diagnosis is no doubt. Multiple pathological processes involving the temporal bone, upper pharynx and neck can mimic temporomandibular disorder secondary to anatomical proximity and referred pain related to shared sensory innervation.