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Articular loose body, Synovial Chondromatosis of the Temporomandibular Joint : a Case Report

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, (P)2234-7550; (E)2234-5930
2009, v.35 no.5, pp.310-311





Abstract

Synovial chondromatosis is an uncommon disease of cartilage transformation of synovial membrane with formation of loose bodies within the joint space. The involvement of temporomandibular joint is very rare. Symtoms include swelling, pain, stiffness of the jaw, and inability to close the jaw. A case involving the temporomandibular joint(TMJ) and non-symptoms is presented.

keywords
Synovial chondromatosis, TMJ, loose body

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons