Arthrocentesis in the treatment of loose bodies of the temporomandibular joint associated with synovial chondromatosis.
Synovial chondromatosis is a benign disorder of joints of unknown aetiology, characterised by the presence of loose bodies in the articular space. We present a case that affected the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and was treated with arthrocentesis, which is an efficient, conservative, and inexpensive treatment.
Adachi
Patrícia Leite de Godoi
PL
School of Dentistry, Universidade de São Paulo-FOUSP, São Paulo, Brazil. paricardo@usp.br
Kaba
Shajadi Pardo
SP
Martins
Marília Trierveiler
MT
Hueb
Carlos Henrique
CH
Shinohara
Elio Hitoshi
EH
D000328:Adult; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019152:Paracentesis; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*