Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging: report of a case

E A Dolan; J B Vogler; J C Angelillo

doi:10.1016/0278-2391(89)90348-0

Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging: report of a case

J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1989 Apr;47(4):411-3. doi: 10.1016/0278-2391(89)90348-0.

Authors

E A Dolan¹, J B Vogler, J C Angelillo

Affiliation

¹ Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27712.

PMID: 2926553
DOI: 10.1016/0278-2391(89)90348-0

Abstract

A case of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with extracapsular extension is described. Temporomandibular joint magnetic resonance imaging proved invaluable in establishing a definitive diagnosis.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Chondroma / pathology*
Female
Humans
Joint Loose Bodies / pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Middle Aged
Synovial Membrane / pathology*
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / pathology*