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Hamular Notch Syndrome (HNS), a Rare Cause of Orofacial Pain.

Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery · Yadav N, Chakraborty R, Nadda P, Chopane SS, Verma DK · 2026-08-01

Hamular notch syndrome, caused by elongation or calcification in the maxilla's hamular region, produces orofacial pain that clinicians may confuse with dental or ear–nose–throat conditions; early clinical recognition and treatment improve patient outcomes.

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