Temporomandibular joint synovial chondromatosis with a traumatic etiology.
Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a metaplastic disorder characterized by the formation of cartilaginous nodules inside the articular space. SC is uncommon in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). A few reports suggest a correlation between a traumatic episode and the development of SC. The authors describe the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of a patient with unilateral SC of the left TMJ in conjunction with bony resorption on the mandibular condyle and a clear traumatic etiology. They review and comment on previous reports in the literature.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain.
L M
LM
González-Pérez
J
J
Congregado-Córdoba
M V
MV
Salinas-Martín
D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000209:etiology; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D051457:Hyaline Cartilage / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology