Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with intracranial extension.
We present a rare case of synovial chondromatosis of the left temporomandibular joint with intracranial extension and review the relevant literature. This is the sixth published report of such a skull base tumour. We discuss imaging characteristics and the differential diagnosis with regards to a curative surgical resection.
Department of Neurosurgery, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, LA 71130-3932, USA.
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D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery