A case of recurrence of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint.
This is a case study of a patient with recurrent synovial chondromatosis. It shows some relevant images. It also provides possibilities for why this patient may have had a recurrence and how this was managed.
D'Souza
Basil
B
Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. basil_dsouza@yahoo.com.au
Dimitroulis
George
G
D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000601:surgery; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery