title: Pigmented villonodular synovitis of the temporomandibular joint.
abstract: The first case of pigmented villonodular synovitis of the temporomandibular joint in a Chinese patient is reported. The clinicopathological features are described and the presentation as a parotid mass is emphasized. This rare tumour requires a high clinical suspicion for diagnosis. For removal, meticulous dissection of tumour and facial nerve is necessary.
authors.affiliation: Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Syed
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: van Hasselt
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: To
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D013586:Synovitis, Pigmented Villonodular / Q000473:pathology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000473:pathology*