Temporomandibular joint synovial chondromatosis extending to the temporal bone: a report of two cases.
10.5125/jkaoms.2017.43.5.336
- Author:
Dae Hoon KIM
1
;
Eun Hee LEE
;
Eunae Sandra CHO
;
Jae Young KIM
;
Kug Jin JEON
;
Jin KIM
;
Jong Ki HUH
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea. omshuh@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Synovial chondromatosis;
Temporal bone;
Temporomandibular joint
- MeSH:
Adhesives;
Arthralgia;
Chondromatosis, Synovial*;
Glenoid Cavity;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Joints;
Mandibular Condyle;
Mouth;
Synovial Membrane;
Temporal Bone*;
Temporomandibular Joint*;
Weights and Measures
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2017;43(5):336-342
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Synovial chondromatosis is a rare benign lesion originating from the synovial membrane. It presents as adhesive or non-adhesive intra-articular cartilaginous loose bodies. Although the causes of synovial chondromatosis have not been fully elucidated, inflammation, external injury, or excessive use of joints have been suggested as possible causes. Synovial chondromatosis has been reported to occur most frequently at large joints that bear weights, with a rare occurrence at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). When synovial chondromatosis develops at TMJ, clinical symptoms, including pain, joint sounds, and mouth opening may common. Moreover, synovial chondromatosis rarely spreads to the mandibular condyle, glenoid cavity, or articular eminence of TMJ. The goal of this study was to discuss the methods of surgery and other possible considerations by reviewing cases of patients who underwent surgery for synovial chondromatosis that extended to the temporal bone.
