title: Late extrusion of a temporomandibular joint prosthesis masquerading as a sebaceous cyst.
abstract: Complications of temporomandibular joint prostheses are not uncommon and have been well documented. We report a very late and rare complication following silastic TMJ replacement, believed to be the first implant extrusion through healthy skin. We are reminded that these implants can still cause problems to patients many years after initial surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, Hull, East Yorkshire HU16 5JQ, UK.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hogan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Herman
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nicholson
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Matteucci
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint
keywords: Failure; Implant; Prosthesis; Sebaceous cyst; TMJ; Temporomandibular joint