Surgical treatment of a rare bilateral synovial chondromatosis

Matheus Dantas de Araújo Barretto, Shajadi Carlos Pardo Kaba, Fernando Melhem Elias, Maria Cristina Zindel Deboni

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Abstract

Synovial chondromatosis (SC) in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an uncommon entity, mostly when the involvement is bilateral. The authors report a rare case of bilateral SC, with a follow-up of 13 months, and a literature review. A 60-year-old Caucasian woman, with the chief complaint of pain for 6 years in the bilateral pre-auricular region, had a progressive clacking and discomfort on the left side during mouth opening. The panoramic image was suggestive of SC. The bilateral lesion was surgically removed by direct access. Histopathological examination confirmed the clinical diagnosis of bilateral SC. This article shows the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for the early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Also, it encourages the referral of such cases to professionals with a greater familiarity with this entity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere2020183
JournalAutopsy and Case Reports
Volume10
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020

Keywords

  • Chondromatosis, synovial
  • Osteochondromatosis
  • Pathology, oral
  • Review
  • Temporomandibular joint
  • Temporomandibular joint disorders

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

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