title: [Synovial chondromatosis of the right temporomandibular joint: report of one case].
abstract: Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint(TMJ) is an extremely rare condition. A case of synovial chondromatosis with postoperative recurrence and involvement of base of skull was reported. The clinic pathological features, diagnosis and treatment were discussed with literature review.
authors.affiliation: Zhaoyuan Sorting-Yingcheng Hospital, Second Hospital of Shandong University. Yantai 265400, Shandong Province, China. E-mail:fanruixian123@126.com.
authors.forename: Rui-xian
authors.initials: RX
authors.lastname: Fan
authors.forename: Kui-hong
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Wei
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Ding
authors.forename: Yan-ling
authors.initials: YL
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012886:Skull; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy