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Surgery Miscellaneous (Wounds, Tissue Repair & Scars) e4bc6172

Painful lockjaw is seen in case of following EXCEPT?

A
Tetany
B
Temporo-mandibular joint abscess
C
Mandibular abscess
D
Odontogenic pulp abscess
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (a) TetanyRef: Harrison 18th ed./352* Painful lock jaw is related to inflammation of anatomical structures of jaw and surrounding structures. Tetanus is characterized by release of tetano-spasmin toxin which causes painful muscle spasm and lockjaw.* However in the question the choice A is Tetany/ Hypocalcemia where either Chvostek sign and Carpo- pedal spasm is seen.

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