Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6052506 | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a metaplastic disorder characterized by the formation of cartilaginous nodules inside the articular space. SC is uncommon in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). A few reports suggest a correlation between a traumatic episode and the development of SC. The authors describe the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of a patient with unilateral SC of the left TMJ in conjunction with bony resorption on the mandibular condyle and a clear traumatic etiology. They review and comment on previous reports in the literature.
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Authors
L.M. González-Pérez, J. Congregado-Córdoba, M.V. Salinas-MartÃn,