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Jaw claudication. Its value as a diagnostic clue.

B W Goodman, F A Shepard

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |February 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Jaw claudication, or jaw pain during chewing, can signal serious conditions like temporal arteritis. Early recognition of this symptom is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Rheumatology
    • Vascular Surgery

    Background:

    • Jaw claudication is an uncommon symptom.
    • It can be an early indicator of serious underlying pathologies.

    Observation:

    • A case of jaw claudication in a black woman over five months is presented.
    • Differential diagnoses include temporomandibular joint disease, rheumatoid arthritis, myasthenia gravis, parotid tumors, and atherosclerotic narrowing of the external carotid artery.

    Findings:

    • Temporal arteritis may present with jaw claudication instead of headache.
    • Atherosclerotic narrowing of the external carotid artery is a rare cause.

    Implications:

    • Recognizing jaw claudication is vital for prompt diagnosis.
    • Early treatment can prevent severe complications associated with underlying diseases.

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