title: Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with intracranial extension.
abstract: An unusual case of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with intracranial extension, which resulted in complete dehiscence of the floor of the middle cranial fossa, is reported. An overview of the current literature and a discussion of the diagnosis and surgical management of synovial chondromatosis are presented.
authors.affiliation: New York University College of Dentistry, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New York, New York 10010, USA.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Karlis
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Glickman
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zaslow
mesh_terms: D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003399:Craniotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000601:surgery; D013702:Temporal Lobe; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery