The diagnostic value of computed tomography in temporomandibular joint synovial chondromatosis

Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint was diagnosed and lcoation of dens particles was assessed by means of computed tomography. Based upon the data collected, the joint was operated conservatively and most of the calcifications were removed leaving the patient symptom free. The imp...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Computerized medical imaging and graphics 1991, Vol.15 (1), p.53-56
Hauptverfasser:	Nitzan, Dorrit W., Marmary, Yitzhak, Fields, Scott I., Shteyer, Arie
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Chondromatosis, Synovial - diagnostic imaging CT of temporomandibular joint Female Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical sciences Synovial chondromatosis Temporomandibular Joint Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:	Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint was diagnosed and lcoation of dens particles was assessed by means of computed tomography. Based upon the data collected, the joint was operated conservatively and most of the calcifications were removed leaving the patient symptom free. The importance of an accurate preoperative diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis by use of CT scan is stressed in view of numerous unnecessary condylectomies and parotidectomies reported in the literature.
ISSN:	0895-6111 1879-0771
DOI:	10.1016/0895-6111(91)90109-9