Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor of the Temporomandibular Joint.
- Author:
Chan KIM
1
;
Suk Jung JANG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Collage of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tenosynovial giant cell tumor;
Temporomandibular joint;
Middle cranial fossa
- MeSH:
Adult;
Cranial Fossa, Middle;
Giant Cell Tumors*;
Giant Cells*;
Humans;
Male;
Radiotherapy;
Recurrence;
Temporal Bone;
Temporomandibular Joint*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2001;30(10):1229-1232
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A rare case of tenosynovial giant cell tumor of invading left temporomandibular joint(TMJ) extending the middle cranial fossa is reported. Report of this entity in the temporomandibular joint is rare. A 39-year old male patient presented with mild discomfort and swelling in preauricular area. MR image demonstrated a destructive lesion of the left TMJ, with bony erosion of temporal bone and extension into middle cranial fossa. The patient underwent radiotherapy as adjuvant therapy to prevent recurrence, followed by resection. The histological and radiological features of this tumor are discussed along with a brief description of the disease entity.
