Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint possibly secondary to trauma. A case report.
A histologically confirmed case of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint associated with a glenoid fossa callus is described. The lesion appeared 6 years after trauma to the chin. Conservative surgical treatment without excision of the synovial membrane or meniscus but including arthroplasty of both the eminence and the lateral side of the glenoid fossa was successful. The possible role of trauma in the etiology of synovial chondromatosis is discussed.
Deboise
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France.
Roche
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D000328:Adult; D002680:Chin / Q000293:injuries*; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology