Atypical Presentation of Zoster Mimicking Headache and Temporomandibular Disorder: A Case Report.

Authors :: Zarei MR
Chamani G
Source :: Journal of the California Dental Association [J Calif Dent Assoc] 2016 Jan; Vol. 44 (1), pp. 35-8.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Herpes zoster in the prodromal stage may be mistaken for other diseases characterized by pain in the area of prodrome, such as dental pain. We report on a case of trigeminal herpes zoster, which presented as sudden onset headache and acute temporomandibular pain in the prodromal phase.

Subjects :: Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Facial Dermatoses virology
Humans
Male
Migraine Disorders diagnosis
Oral Ulcer virology
Stomatitis, Herpetic virology
Headache diagnosis
Herpes Zoster diagnosis
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome diagnosis
Trigeminal Nerve Diseases virology

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