Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease of the temporomandibular joint. A case report and review of the literature.
An asymptomatic preauricular swelling in a 58-year-old man appeared as a parotid mass and was diagnosed as calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease of the temporomandibular joint. This article describes the diagnostic criteria and management of this rare condition and reviews the 13 cases that have been reported to date.
Pynn
B R
BR
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Toronto Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
Weinberg
S
S
Irish
J
J
D002131:Calcium Pyrophosphate / Q000032:analysis; D002805:Chondrocalcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*
D002131:Calcium Pyrophosphate