A case of tumoural calcinosis in the temporomandibular joint associated with systemic sclerosis.
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a relatively rare condition characterized by the excessive production and deposition of collagen within tissue. This condition is thought to be immunologically mediated and, in addition to its notorious cutaneous manifestations, often involves multiple organs. A case is presented of systemic sclerosis associated with extensive tumoural calcinosis in the temporomandibular joint. There has been no evidence of recurrence or complications during approximately 2 years of follow up, but long-term follow up is essential.
Chikazu
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Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry and Orthodontics, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan. chikazu-ora@umin.ac.jp
Mori
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Saijo
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Fujihara
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Ko
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Hikiji
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Yonehara
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Takato
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D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002356:Cartilage / Q000473:pathology; D003094:Collagen / Q000032:analysis; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
D003094:Collagen