Synovial chondromatosis with cranial extension

Synovial chondromatosis is a benign arthropathy characterized by metaplasia in synovial membranes that can produce detached particles of cartilage. It occurs most often in the knee, hip, and elbow but has been reported in the temporomandibular joint. This is a rare presentation of synovial chondroma...

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Published in:	Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology Vol. 73; no. 4; p. 398
Main Authors:	Quinn, P D, Stanton, D C, Foote, J W
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1992
Subjects:	Adult Bone Diseases - pathology Cartilage, Articular - pathology Chondromatosis, Synovial - pathology Humans Hyalin Male Synovial Membrane - pathology Temporal Bone - pathology Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - pathology
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Summary:	Synovial chondromatosis is a benign arthropathy characterized by metaplasia in synovial membranes that can produce detached particles of cartilage. It occurs most often in the knee, hip, and elbow but has been reported in the temporomandibular joint. This is a rare presentation of synovial chondromatosis with glenoid fossa erosion and cranial extension.
ISSN:	0030-4220
DOI:	10.1016/0030-4220(92)90313-F