Pigmented villonodular synovitis on tmj.
- Author:
Jong Ho LEE
1
;
Sang Cheol AHN
;
Eun Jin LEE
;
Byoung Moo SEO
;
Jin Young CHOI
;
Pill Hoon CHUNG
;
Myung Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Ankle;
Arthritis;
Hip;
Humans;
Joints;
Knee;
Synovitis, Pigmented Villonodular*;
Temporomandibular Joint*
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2002;28(5):353-357
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pigmented villonodular synovitis(PVNS) usually presents as a benign proliferative monoarticular arthritis that affects the knee in 80% of cases, followed in frequency by the hip, ankle, and calcaneocuboid joint. PVNS rarely affects temporomandibular joint area. Patients typically complain of pain, locking, and recurrent swelling. Tumor progression limits the range of movement of the joint and causes it to become stiff and firm. Sometimes a palpable mass can be appreciated. Aggressive form of PVNS invades into adjacent bones and soft tissues, is confused with other types of neoplasia. Here we report 2 cases of the PVNS on a temporomadibular
