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A patient with pre-auricular pain, 45mm opening, and 'pop-and-click' most likely has:

  1. Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome
  2. Internal derangement with reduction
  3. Auriculotemporal syndrome
  4. Coronoid hyperplasia
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Correct answer: B. Internal derangement with reduction

The 'pop-and-click' is pathognomonic for internal derangement with reduction u2014 the disc displaces anteriorly but recaptures during opening. Normal mouth opening (45mm) confirms reduction is occurring. MPDS is a muscular disorder without clicking.

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