title: [Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint].
abstract: Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint is a rare, benign condition of unknown etiology. It is characterised by the presence of loose cartilage bodies in the joint space which gradually leads to increased functional disturbances. The clinical, radiological, histopathological and therapeutical aspects are presented together with a new case report.
authors.affiliation: Rigshospitalets Afdeling for Tand-, Mund- og Koebesygdomme.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Worsaae
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hjørting-Hansen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Reibel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Synovial kondromatose i kaebeleddet.