title: Bilateral condylar resorption in dermatomyositis: a case report.
abstract: Polymyositis is an inflammatory disease commonly affecting the striated muscle. When it is accompanied by characteristic skin lesions, the condition is called dermatomyositis. Bilateral condylar resorption has been reported with autoimmune conditions and chronic systemic steroids. We report the first documented case of bilateral condylar resorption in a patient with dermatomyositis. Possible etiologic factors and treatment outcomes are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Gene Therapy and Therapeutics Branch, National Institute of Dental Research, National Institute of Dental Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Brennan
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Patronas
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Brahim
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000209:etiology*; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000503:physiopathology*; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology*