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

J Calif Dent Assoc. 2016 Jan;44(1):35-8.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

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