Abstract
Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is rare, and is almost exclusively confined to adults; we know of only four cases previously described in children. We present a 6-year-old girl who had septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint with no obvious cause. We stress the need for prompt diagnosis and intervention to prevent serious consequences.
MeSH terms
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Arthritis, Infectious / blood
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Arthritis, Infectious / complications
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Arthritis, Infectious / therapy*
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Bacterial Infections / blood
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Bacterial Infections / complications
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Bacterial Infections / therapy
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Temporomandibular Joint / drug effects
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Temporomandibular Joint / surgery
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / blood
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / complications
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / therapy*
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Toothache / blood
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Toothache / etiology
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Toothache / therapy