Primary synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with suspected traumatic etiology: Report of a case
Synovial chondromatosis (SC) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a rare disease that is characterized by the development of nodules of cartilage within the synovial connective tissues of articulating joints. Reports of extracapsular TMJ SC are rare. A case is presented of primary SC of the TMJ w...
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Veröffentlicht in: | International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 1997-12, Vol.26 (6), p.419-422 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Synovial chondromatosis (SC) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a rare disease that is characterized by the development of nodules of cartilage within the synovial connective tissues of articulating joints. Reports of extracapsular TMJ SC are rare. A case is presented of primary SC of the TMJ with extension to the pterygoid plates, with a suspected traumatic etiology. The differences between primary and secondary SC are discussed. |
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ISSN: | 0901-5027 1399-0020 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0901-5027(97)80005-7 |