Insertion Tendinosis of Stylomandibular Ligament: Ernest Syndrome.
Journal
The Journal of craniofacial surgery
ISSN: 1536-3732
Titre abrégé: J Craniofac Surg
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9010410
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 May 2021
01 May 2021
Historique:
pubmed:
6
9
2020
medline:
18
11
2021
entrez:
5
9
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Insertion tendinosis of stylomandibular ligament (SML) or Ernest syndrome is a very rare and under reported head and neck pain disorder. The pain originates from the insertion of stylomandibular region and radiates to the temple, lateral side of the neck and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The diagnosis is confirmed by palpation of SML and local anesthetic block at the insertion of SML. The authors report 4 patients who presented with chronic pain which radiated to the TMJ and temple and did not respond to conservative management. All patients after diagnosed with Local anesthetic block were given methylprednisolone injection at the insertion of SML. Complete remission of pain was seen at 12 months of follow up without any recurrence. Craniofacial surgeons involved in the treatment of various head and neck pain should include this less documented syndrome in their differential diagnosis when treating TMJ disorders.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32890167
pii: 00001665-202105000-00104
doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000006969
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e251-e253Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2020 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors report no conflicts of interest.
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