Acquired Atresia of External Auditory Canal Associated With Synovial Chondromatosis of the Temporomandibular Joint
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2021.01039
- Author:
Soon-Joon KIM
1
;
Jae Hyun KIM
;
Joong Keun KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2022;65(6):362-365
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare disease involving long bones, rarely affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It can manifest as preauricular swelling, pain, and joint dysfunction. This report represents the case of acquired atresia of external auditory canal in association with SC of TMJ. Active evaluation and treatment of TMJ pathology seem essential when addressing the acquired atresia of external auditory canal.
