| Literature DB >> 19683416 |
J Sato1, K-I Notani, J Goto, M Shindoh, Y Kitagawa.
Abstract
Synovial chondromatosis (SC) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a benign lesion characterized by the formation of metaplastic cartilaginous nodules. SC of the TMJ usually only affects the superior joint compartment of the TMJ. The authors report a rare case of SC of the TMJ affecting the inferior and superior joint compartments. Copyright 2009 International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19683416 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2009.07.012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg ISSN: 0901-5027 Impact factor: 2.789