title: Arthroscopic observation and treatment of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint. Report of a case and review of the literature.
abstract: Synovial chondromatosis of the TMJ is a rare disorder of unknown etiology that may be neoplastic or hyperplastic in nature. A histopathologically confirmed case, the first to be identified and treated by arthroscopy, is presented. Removal of the affected synovial tissue and of loose particles was accomplished arthroscopically, a relatively non-invasive alternative to open arthrotomy.
authors.affiliation: South Florida Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, Miami.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: McCain
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: de la Rua
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*