title: Pigmented villonodular synovitis of the temporomandibular joint.
abstract: Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a benign lesion of unclear etiology involving the synovial membranes of joints, bursae, and tendon sheaths. Its occurrence in the temporomandibular joint is particularly rare. Despite its benign nature, pigmented villonodular synovitis is described as being locally destructive to the surrounding structures. Imaging evaluation and histopathologic examination are crucial for correct diagnosis.The purposes of the surgical treatment are for relief of pain and swelling, improvement of joint function, and prevention of further joint damage.The authors report a case involving an adult male patient; complete excision of the temporomandibular joint lesion through an open arthroplasty approach was performed. To date, after 18 months of follow-up, the patient is disease free with an adequate preservation of function.
authors.affiliation: ENT Unit, St Anna Hospital and University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
authors.forename: Claudia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Aimoni
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ciorba
authors.forename: Lucia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cappiello
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Giuriato
authors.forename: Stefano A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Denes
authors.forename: Manlio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Galiè
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013586:Synovitis, Pigmented Villonodular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013256:Steroids