Temporomandibular joint ankylosis in ankylosing spondylitis: A case report and review of literature

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder. It primarily affects the axial skeleton through involvement of the peripheral joint scan occurs. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement in AS varies from 4% to 35%. Here, we present a case of a 35-year-old male, follow-up of...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of family medicine and primary care 2016-07, Vol.5 (3), p.716-718
Hauptverfasser: Gupta, Nishtha, Gupta, Nikhil, Tomar, Laxmikant, Nair, Nikhil
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Zusammenfassung:Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder. It primarily affects the axial skeleton through involvement of the peripheral joint scan occurs. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement in AS varies from 4% to 35%. Here, we present a case of a 35-year-old male, follow-up of AS from last 8 years on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, presented with fresh complaints of painfully restricted movements of jaw during swallowing. Computer tomography of patient demonstrates articular cartilage changes with disc and joint abnormalities.
ISSN:2249-4863
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DOI:10.4103/2249-4863.197292