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Year : 2020 |
Volume
: 31 | Issue : 4 | Page
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Rhinogenic contact point headache mimicking odontogenic pain: A case report and review of literature
Abhishek G Soni
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Modern Dental College and Research Centre, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Abhishek G Soni 263- Balaji Villa, Shivom Estate, Station Road, Dewas - 455 001, Madhya Pradesh India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.IJDR_713_18
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Headache is a common clinical problem, and appropriate diagnosis and management are a challenge for oral physician. Any minor anatomical variation within the nasal cavity may lead to mucosal contact point, which may be an etiological factor for causing headache and often left behind by clinician during preliminary evaluation of patients with headache or facial pain, resulting in misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. This article is an attempt to present a case of rhinogenic contact point headache which may be mistaken for a toothache initially leading to incorrect diagnosis and irrelevant treatment. A thorough, accurate and comprehensive history taking and a complete clinical and general physical examination result in appropriate diagnosis of the clinical situation.
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