Variations of skin temperature in patients with craniofacial pain. a thermographic evaluation
Mongini, F.; Piazza, D.; Tetti, C.; Caselli, F.; Macrì, V.
Functional Neurology 4(2): 203-206
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0393-5264 PMID: 2737513 Document Number: 334843
Thermography of craniofacial region was taken in 33 patients with different types of craniofacial pain. In 26 patients (78%) a thermal asymmetry was found which corresponded to the painful area in 19 patients (57%). It can be concluded that temperature alterations in different areas of the face are common in such patients and are probably the consequence of functional alterations of the sympathetic system.