title: Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint.
abstract: A case of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint in a 48-year-old woman is presented. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging contributed to a clear understanding of the extent of the lesion and were helpful in both surgical treatment planning and follow-up.
authors.affiliation: First Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nagasaki University School of Dentistry, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tominaga
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fujiki
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mizuno
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sato
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Izumi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Uetani
mesh_terms: D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed