Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with extension into the middle cranial fossa and internal carotid canal.
This report presents the case of an extensive synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), with extension into the middle cranial fossa, middle ear, and carotid canal. Synovial chondromatosis of the TMJ is rare, particularly when associated with intracranial involvement. This case is unique owing to its size and the involvement with the internal carotid artery. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the surgical management of such a rare and complex form of this condition is highlighted.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Aintree University Hospitals, Liverpool, UK. Electronic address: clodagh.mccaffery@gmail.com.
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McCaffery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Aintree University Hospitals, Liverpool, UK.
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Dodd
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Aintree University Hospitals, Liverpool, UK.
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Bekiroglu
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Aintree University Hospitals, Liverpool, UK.
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Twohig
D000328:Adult; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D035301:Cranial Fossa, Middle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
middle cranial fossa expansion; synovial chondromatosis; temporomandibular joint