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Synovial chondromatosis in the temporomandibular joint: case report with review of the literature

Oksana Ivask, Edvitar Leibur, Ülle Voog-Oras

Summary

Synovial chondromatosis (SC) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a rare benign condition characterized by the formation of metaplastic cartilage in the synovium resulting in numerous attached and unattached osteocartilagenous (calcified) loose bodies within the joint. The purpose of this article is to present a case of SC of the TMJ and to discuss current diagnostic approaches, treatment options and relevant follow-up data. We present a case of SC in the TMJ that was confirmed by histopathological analysis and treated via arthrotomy, and present the typical imaging findings, including Computed Tomography (CT) and orthopantomography (OPTG) findings.

The study was financially supported by the grants IUT2-8 and ETF 6591.

Key words: synovial chondromatosis, temporomandibular joint; joint loose bodies.

Received: 14 03 2014

Accepted for publishing: 28 09 2015

¹Department of Stomatology, Tartu University Hospital, University of Tartu, Estonia

²Department of Internal Medicine, Tartu University Hospital, University of Tartu, Estonia

Oksana Ivask¹ – D.D.S., PhD.

Edvitar Leibur^{1, 2} – M.D., PhD, Dr. med. sc, Dr. h.c.

Ülle Voog-Oras¹ – M.D.,PhD

Address correspondence to Dr. Oksana Ivask, 8, L. Puusepa St, 51014 Tartu, Estonia.

E-mail address: oksana.jagur@kliinikum.ee



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